We have a natural tendency to attempt to understand what we don’t know by extrapolating from what we do. This works well in much of life, but not so much when it comes to theology, for God comes before comparisons and supersedes them all. When it comes to Christ, he is more unlike than like what we know. This quote from the old preacher De Witt Talmage celebrates how Christ was “the great unlike.” All good men have for centuries …
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Logos users will want to grab the free commentary this month and also browse through the collection of nearly-free items. Also be sure to check out the Best Commentaries sale. Today’s Kindle deals include some new and old books. (Yesterday on the blog: New and Notable Christian Books for June 2022) Canada: An Introduction for American Conservatives This is perhaps a slightly too negative take on the matter, but for American observers, this article does a pretty good job of …
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As another month draws to its close, I want to make sure you’re up-to-date on some of the noteworthy new Christian books that released in June. In each case I have provided the editorial description so you can learn a little bit about it. He Is Not Ashamed: The Staggering Love of Christ for His People by Erik Raymond. “Christians belong to God’s own family. This promise is difficult for some people to believe, and even for some believers to …
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Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians. 🇨🇦 At Westminster Books you’ll find a deal on a resource meant to help younger people engage with the great hymns of the Christian faith. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of books. (Yesterday on the blog: Seasons of Sorrow: The Release Event (You’re Invited!)) The Triviality of Pro-Choice Memes After SCOTUS handed down its decision, “there was much justified jubilation, as well as frustrated weeping, regret, sorrow, fear, and the full panoply …
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I recently announced that I have a new book on the way. Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God will release on September 13 and is now available for pre-order. This is a book I wrote in the year following the sudden death of my son and it tracks through the seasons as I reflect on the deep loss my family experienced and the precious comfort God provided. Today I would like to let you know …
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