A reader of this site recently got in touch to ask me for some book suggestions. She has been a believer for quite a long time and along the way has heard of the value of reading “Christian classics.” Yet she hasn’t been sure where to begin and asked for some guidance. I was glad to take on that challenge! In this article I will offer some suggestions that cover various eras from the early church until the late twentieth …
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This has been a bit of a slow stretch for Kindle deals. We will hope that things pick up with a new month. Westminster Books has a deal on a new book for pastors (and, if you click through, on some related resources). When You Hear of a Scandal Darryl Dash has some valuable advice on what to do when you hear of yet another scandal. Talk about an Awkward Term The awkward term, in this case, is abomination. Though My …
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Blessings to you on this fine day. (Yesterday on the blog: When God’s Blessings Flow) Hey Christian, Don’t “Quiet Quit” your Faith Have you been hearing the term “quiet quitting” as much as I have lately? Here the term is applied to the Christian faith. “Quiet quitting the Christian life is the third soil that Jesus speaks of: those who bear no fruit because of the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire for other things. …
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This post is sponsored by Christian Focus Publications and written by Ben Preston. Get your copy of The Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism here. For generations upon generations, families have used the Westminster Shorter Catechism to teach their children the biblical truths of the Faith. Here are three helpful pointers in how to use our new illustrated edition of this beloved resource. Commit time. We would suggest that the ideal time to open and use our book would be at regular …
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A few months ago I stood upon the rocky shores of Malta and gazed out to sea. I pondered what it must have been like nearly 2,000 years ago as the Apostle Paul leapt from a battered, broken ship and made his way ashore. There are a number of spots on Malta that claim the historic pedigree as the place he landed. The most widely accepted candidate is the aptly named Saint Paul’s Bay. It has shoals and reefs capable …
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