We had a child who was afraid of the darkness. When night fell, when the lights went out, when the house got quiet, she would lie in her bed terrified of every noise and petrified of every shadow. For a time she would even take certain objects out of her room before she went to bed—objects she had come to fear because of the scary shadows they would cast upon her floor and upon her walls. Often she would cry …
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The Lord bless you and keep you today. Westminster Books has a sale on a great set of the Works of Francis Schaeffer. Today’s Kindle deals include one classic as well as a couple of newer works. The Briefing on the End of Roe v Wade Not surprisingly, many of the people I follow had things to say about the apparent imminent overturning of Roe v Wade. I’ve linked here to Al Mohler’s The Briefing. See also Joe Carter, Collin …
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It’s a double birthday here today, so happy sweet 16 to Michaela and happy something a bit beyond 16 to Aileen! Today’s Kindle deals include a John Piper classic. (Yesterday on the blog: Like a Ruined Castle) How to Fall in Ministry (and What to Do When You Do) Jared Wilson writes about ministry leaders being exposed in their sin. “Each time it happens, we get less adept at incredulity, less inclined to outrage and distress. We’re not happy about …
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No visit to Edinburgh is complete until you’ve walked to the top of the Royal Mile to tour Edinburgh Castle. The castle has been remarkably well maintained and is as splendid now as it was in its heyday. You can stand on the battlements high above the city and see all the landmarks—the Firth of Forth, Arthur’s Seat, the Scott Monument. You can tour the beautiful Great Hall where Scotland’s royal family hosted lavish banquets. You can enter the Royal …
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Good morning, my friends. Grace and peace to you. There are several interesting Kindle deals today, most of them related to church history. (Yesterday on the blog: It Is No More Death, But A Sweet Departure) Pornography and Church Discipline “Because of pornography’s seriousness, churches are right to take serious steps to eradicate it from the life of a believer.” Garrett Kell tells if and when church discipline may be necessary for those who are deep into pornography. A Happy Ending without …
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