It is engraved on many tombstones, inscribed in many cards, expressed in many obituaries: He died too soon. She was taken before her time. Of all the mysteries in this universe, few are more perplexing than the mystery of God’s sovereignty over life and death. Why do some live to so advanced an age while others barely live at all? Why are some who display such promise taken before they can deploy their gifts? Why does God call some early …
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I love a good loyalty program, and Westminster Books has just launched one. It’s worth a look! Today’s Kindle deals include some good resources from Crossway. (Yesterday on the blog: A Faithful Mother’s Love) Christian Friendship is the Sweetest of all Connections Michael Haykin has a sweet reflection here on Christian friendship. Should Pastors Preach on Political Issues? (Video) I appreciate Burk Parsons’ handling of a tricky issue in this Q&A. The Prodigal Swine “We all have a prodigal inside …
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Janet Hamilton is one of those old poets whose work I have just begun to explore. She lived and died during an era when devotional poetry was important to Christians and I have found her poems quite enjoyable. Here is one that reflects on the beauty of a mother’s love for her child. Dear child! a faithful mother’s love For thee will toil, and watch, and pray; An angel hovering still above Thy couch by night, thy steps by day. …
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My sincere gratitude goes to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week to tell you about their excellent new book Reclaiming Masculinity. Logos is having a “Blue Friday” sale this week and has lots of good material on sale—books, commentaries, series, and so on. (Yesterday on the blog: How a Zealous Mormon Missionary Discovered the Jesus He Never Knew) You may notice a theme in today’s articles: All are based around questions and answers. What Will We …
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This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away to one winner all the titles published so far in their God’s Word For You series, a $574 retail value. About the Series God’s Word For You is a series of expository guides by trusted Bible teachers that walks you through books of the Bible verse-by-verse in an accessible and applied way. Less academic than traditional commentaries, these flexible resources can be read …
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