Good morning from Kitwe, Zambia, where I’ve settled in for what should be a great weekend of listening to stories and attempting to describe just some of what God is up to in this part of the world. Westminster Books is offering a deep discount on the Lungaard trilogy. If you haven’t read a lot of John Owen, Lundgaard’s works are a great gateway. You may also want to tune in for season 4 of their podcast The Afterword. What’s …
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Good morning from Johannesburg, South Africa. I am here for just one night as I await a flight to Zambia where I will be settling in for a few days. So far the travel has been good and very bearable, and the jet lag has been manageable. (Yesterday on the blog: If Satan Wrote a Book on Parenting) Death and Dying: A Catechism for Christians This is an outstanding resource on death, dying, and euthanasia. The Secret to Loving Your …
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Some time ago I read an advice column that responded to a woman who had become disillusioned with her husband and enamored with someone else. And as I read it I thought to myself, “I’m pretty sure that’s exactly how Satan would counsel if he was asked.” That got me thinking about how Satan might function as a marriage counselor and also how he might function as a parenting expert. To that end… If Satan wrote a book on parenting, …
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Good morning from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where I’ve stopped just briefly as I make my way to Johannesburg, South Africa and, from there, to Kitwe, Zambia. I’ve got lots of miles still to go! I forgot to mention that I added some Christian and general market Kindle deals yesterday. Eventually I’ll be looking for feedback on whether you’re enjoying the general market deals as well. In Praise of the Tiny Church “The tiny churches have so much more to offer …
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May the God of love and peace be with you today. What Does It Mean to Own Your Sin? What does it mean to own your sin? This article explains. Faith Is Not Certainty I appreciate Aubrynn’s ongoing writing about Christians who deal with scrupulosity and some of the specific challenges they face with their faith. Let Suffering Lead to Gentleness, Not Bitterness “As we suffer, and our bodies and hearts finally begin to recover from the richeting and shaking …
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