Good morning. I have returned from a week’s vacation and am feeling much refreshed. I’m thankful for times away with the family.

Today’s Kindle deals include several excellent titles by Nancy Guthrie. There are quite a few other books to consider as well.

(Yesterday on the blog: By and By They Meet)

Alistair Begg Remembers John MacArthur (Video)

There have, of course, been many tributes to John MacArthur, like this one from Alistair Begg. See also John Piper, Terry Johnson, Albert Mohler, Todd Friel, and others. The New York Times has a formal obituary.

A Great Christ For My Great Need

“My dear friend, let not the years and troubles of this life so cloud your sight so as to forget this simple truth: the Lord loves you. His hand and His heart are ever extended out towards those who are His, ready to draw them in and guide them towards home where all winds and waves will have finally ceased.”

10 Proverbs to Slay Destructive Phone Habits

There is lots of wisdom here to help you slay destructive phone habits—and we almost definitely all have destructive


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