One of the ugliest sights in the world is that of a child who rules over his parents. We have all seen it, I’m sure. We have seen parents who tiptoe around their child’s cries, their child’s demands, their child’s outbursts of anger. They will do whatever he dictates, give whatever he commands. We look on with horror, knowing they have set their child on a path to destruction. Children are born foolish. They desire the things that will ruin …
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Grace to you and peace as you begin a new day, new week, new month… The new ESV Preaching Bible is a great one for pastors, and Westminster Books has it on sale for 50% off. Today’s Kindle deals include a pretty good list that crosses a lot of genres. (Yesterday on the blog: Threescore and Ten) We Are Family Now I love hearing how Christians in different areas grapple with unique cultural quirks. Like this one: “In this culture, …
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As time passes, I find myself increasingly drawn to old authors and old books. I scour the used bookshops to look for lost treasures. At the back of one such nineteenth-century work I found this old poem by Edward Morris. I don’t know who Edward Morris was or when he lived, but I’m grateful for the sweet poem he left us, a poem which celebrates the days so many lament—the days when life has grown long and death draws near. …
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My gratitude goes to Baker Books for sponsoring the blog this week with news of the new book Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life’s Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy. Today’s Kindle deals include some classics along with a couple of newer works. (Yesterday on the blog: Why the West Is Antihistorical) Five Truths About the Holy Spirit Here are five truths about the Holy Spirit courtesy of Alistair Begg. Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations John Piper offers some …
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This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Baker Books . They are giving away three-book packages of Stephen Viars’ books: Loving Your Community and Overcoming Bitterness. These book bundles are great for sharing with friends, family, and small groups! Loving Your Community by Stephen Viars This practical guide for equipping local churches and individual Christians seeking to do effective community-based outreach includes real-life examples of how these strategies have been successfully implemented. “Read and apply Loving Your Community for a theologically sound, …
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