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Good morning from Fort Worth where the Called to Counsel conference will begin a bit later in the day. I’m pleased to be able to lead a new track on the subject of grief. (Yesterday on the blog: All, Every, and Not One) Pornography Poisons Everything Phil Cotnoir has an insightful article about “how pornography…
If you’re in the market for some kids’ books, be sure to take a look at this sale at Westminster Books. End of the Global South? Updating the State of World Missions “What we are witnessing today through the work of globe-trotting researchers and travel-worn academics is the glorious drama of God’s unfolding worldwide redemption.…
Blessings to you today. We once again have a good number of Kindle deals to look through. Yesterday on the blog: Ask Me Anything (Habitual Sin, Women Taking the Initiative, Drag Shows, Escaping Laziness) How J. K. Rowling Played, then Lost, the Polarization Game Samuel James: “Rowling, more so than almost any other author, leveraged…
Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a nice selection from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: The Bible Never Offers a Drink from Shallow Waters) Analogies for the Trinity Considered, Including Bad Ones This is an interesting observation: “The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, which are the two…
I am once again grateful to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. “Across the US and in 29 countries around the world, faithful pastors and church volunteers from Children’s Hunger Fund church partners have dedicated their time to serving children and families in desperate situations.” (Yesterday on the blog: The Gospel of…
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you today. New at Westminster Books this week is a sale on a book from Kevin DeYoung meant for younger people. There’s an eclectic little mix of Kindle deals today. Four Common (and Unhelpful) Responses to the Exclusivity of Christ “The most offensive part of the gospel,…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Westminster Books has a deal on a new edition of a game-changing book. Today’s Kindle deals include a few excellent books. (Yesterday on the blog: A Family, Personal, and Travel Update) Learning From Those Who Pray All Night “To be a Christian in Tanzania is…
Good morning from Toronto (at long last). It was an eventful journey home that included an unexpected stop in Honolulu, but I made it home eventually. And I am glad to be here! There are some new Kindle deals from both yesterday and today. MrBeast: The Greatest Showman This is a fantastic write-up by Chris…
Good morning from somewhere far out over the Pacific as I make my homeward journey. Blessings to you today! (Yesterday on the blog: Behind-the-Scenes: Conference Speaking) George Verwer (1938–2023) Justin Taylor has written a lovely obituary for mission mobilizer George Verwer who “went to be with his Lord and Savior after a two-month battle with…
My thanks goes to Children’s Hunger Fund for sponsoring the blog this week. Be sure to read about A Believer’s Response to Poverty. Sponsors are essential to keeping this blog running, so I’m grateful to each and every one. I screen them carefully so encourage you to always give them a good look. Today’s Kindle…
Good morning from Fiji, the last long stop on this filming journey. I enjoyed my brief time in Tonga—especially lunch with a local pastor and evangelist. The Lord is at work there! Westminster Books is offering a deal on a book that is now available in English for the first time. How Bethel and Hillsong…
Good morning from the tiny island nation of Tonga. When measuring by the International Date Line, Tonga is just about at the very beginning of the world! You will once again find a nice little list of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: Beauty in the Whole and the Parts) My Grandmother Would Tell You…
Good morning from [groggily checks Google Maps] Brisbane, Australia, where I’m connecting on to the Pacific Islands. This trip has been good so far and is now past the halfway point. Westminster Books is doing some spring cleaning and that has resulted in some good deals. Today’s Kindle deals include a solid commentary on Romans.…
Good morning from Singapore. We have wrapped filming in Cambodia and made our way to Singapore for a long layover. By this evening we will be making our way to the Pacific Islands to do it all again. (Yesterday on the blog: Where Did All This Expository Preaching Come From?) The Garden at the End…
Good morning. Grace and peace to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include some great titles from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: A Prayer for Our Pastors) 5 Lessons from the Japanese American Internment What an interesting article. It shares some lessons from the Japanese American internment during the Second World War, focusing…
I am grateful to Crown and Covenant Publications for sponsoring the blog this week. There are a few new Kindle deals that are worth a look. (Yesterday on the blog: Identity and the Worship of Self) “Where is Your Faith?” “How did you survive the death of a child? It is a question my husband…
Good morning from northern Cambodia. However you plan to spend your Good Friday, may it be a day of many blessings. I’m doing my best to keep up with Kindle deals even on an internet connection that’s substantially slower than I am accustomed to! The Crucifixion Stories Are Embarrassing, and That’s a Good Thing This…
Good morning from very hot very humid Cambodia. I arrived safely yesterday and today have little on the schedule for today but an 8-hour drive to our filming location in the northern part of the country. Today’s Kindle deals include a good number of interesting titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Follow Without Seeing, Die Without…
May the Lord be with you and bless you today. Every Sunday Is Easter Joe Holland: “Easter Sunday has always been a big deal, from my earliest unconverted memories to my recent pastor labors. I cherish those memories and my current family traditions. But I now know that all that expectancy was misplaced—like a young…
Good morning! I am about to make my way across the Pacific for my second Worship Round the World journey. I’ve got many miles to go today… There is a massive list of Kindle deals to go through today and it includes a lot of great commentaries. This month you can listen to Mitch Chase’s…