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Good morning, at last, from downtown Recife. I look forward to spending the weekend with Primeira Igreja Presbiteriana do Recife. (I’ll be speaking to a men’s group there this evening at 7; if you’re a man and live in the area, feel free to attend.) Blasphemy Then and Now Carl Trueman examines charges of blasphemy…
Good morning from Brazil. I’m in São Paulo this morning and making my way to Recife this afternoon. We will soon begin filming yet another episode of Worship Round the World. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of good options. (Yesterday on the blog: Your Loved Ones Love You Still) The Upside-Down Metaphor: A Hermeneutical…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a deal on an interesting new academic-level book. Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting titles. The Elephant’s Trunk (Video) This is a really neat video about the elephant’s trunk—a masterpiece of design. Problems with Preferred Pronouns “All we’re being asked to…
Good morning from Argentina where I’m making a one-day stop in Buenos Aires as I transition from Chile to Brazil. (Yesterday on the blog: And You Shall Never Displease Me) 7 Reasons Why Mormonism and Christianity Are Not the Same Kevin DeYoung lists them out. We’re Commanded to Love Our Neighbors, Not to Make Them…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. As is almost always the case on Mondays, there are some new Kindle deals available. (Yesterday on the blog: Despise Not a Mother’s Love) Boring Kingdom Growth “Describe the kingdom of God. What words do you use? Amazing. Awesome. Wonderful. Exponential. Mighty. Terrific. What analogies would we use?…
I’m so thankful to P&R for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their new printing of The Gospel of Jesus—a helpful resource for better understanding the gospels. Today’s Kindle deals include at least a couple of especially interesting books. Westminster Books is offering a steep discount on an excellent series. Credo House…
A La Carte: Greetings from Chile / the symbolism of the rainbow / the worthy work of the stay-at-home mom / the evil that haunts us / what is the unpardonable sin? / why do we pray for our president? / social media is causing our children to suffer / Logos monthly sale / Kindle…
May the Lord be with you and bless you as you begin a new day and a new month. (Yesterday on the blog: To Surprise Us At the Last Day) A Word to Gen Z Graduates Aaron Menikoff has a message to Gen Z graduates that may encourage and challenge them in useful ways. What…
A La Carte: Is being salt and light worth it? / known but to God / let’s pray real quick / the Bible and wallpaper / treading the path toward death / uprooted / Logos sale / sale on Christianity & Liberalism / Kindle deals / and more.
A La Carte: 7 reasons why your church should engage in door-to-door evangelism / on not giving up (aka why ministry has changed from golf to hockey) / Lutheran vs Dutch Reformed view of baptism / offerings at the door of Eden? / how to pray at a military grave / reconstructing my faith /…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include a good selection related to women’s ministry. (Yesterday on the blog: Worship Round the World: An Update) Definitive, Positional, and Progressive Sanctification Nick Batzig explains an often-overlooked aspect of sanctification. “Many tend to think of sanctification as something entirely progressive, and, therefore, miss out…
I’m grateful to Radius International for sponsoring the blog this week to let you know about their forthcoming conference (which you can attend in-person or virtually). Sponsors are crucial to the functioning of this site, so I’m thankful for each and every one. Today’s Kindle deals include a small selection of classics. (Yesterday on the…
A La Carte: Stopping to pray / two sexes, created to be distinct / how did animals recolonize the world after the flood? / tagless / the basics — election / find your way to help the hurting / The Biggest Story Curriculum on sale / Costi Hinn on The One True Gospel Throughout the…
A La Carte: Are they the ones who pray all the time? / cynicism isn’t a spiritual gift / are you casual with the holiness of God? / fear is a function of worship / more than you can handle / why every church should practice both “open” and “closed” communion / Logos Memorial Day…
A La Carte: You can’t tear down the norm and then be surprised by what comes next / things I wish I heard in a funeral sermon / may I never outgrow the walls of my church / those who walk in pride / God is good to bring afflictions / five reasons why pastors…
A La Carte: Thousands of happy, unwitting plagiarists: the shaping legacy of Tim Keller / God’s grace in our weakness / anything worth doing is worth doing badly / the Lord has comforted us … a year later / Donald Macleod: in memoriam / working on the inside, not only the outside / and more.
Good morning. Grace and peace to you. Today’s Kindle deals include some good picks from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: If We Could Both Go Together) Gordon Keddie (1944-2023) I learned over the weekend that pastor and biblical commentator Gordon Keddie passed away on Friday. Here is a brief announcement from his family. I, for…
A La Carte: Remembering Tim Keller who modeled winsome witness / taken so suddenly, missed so greatly, but safe with Jesus / giving thanks for Harry Reeder / Jesus can’t wait to see you either, Tim / we travel to a world unseen / since Jesus defeated sin, death, and the devil, we are we…
A La Carte: Harry Reeder and Tim Keller / I’m so glad it’s you / don’t give up too quickly / did Hannah manipulate God? / is the NIV missing verses? / abortion to prevent premature death / get acquainted with a forgotten treasure / a systematic theology for beginners / and more.
A La Carte: The case for ditching your smartphone (from someone who has never owned one) / attention, affection, authority / faithful truth + literary grace / believe it or not: one day drag queen story hour will be a drag / the Spider-man fallacy fallacy / what is Christian science? / finding rest on…