Today’s Kindle deals include just a couple of new ones: How To Enjoy Reading Your Bible by Keith Ferrin and Pastors in the Classics by Leland Ryken. As always, you can find today’s deals and deals from the past few days at the Kindle Deals for Christians page.
On the ESV’s Rendering of Genesis 3:16
Denny Burk offers some thoughts on the ESV’s new rendering of Genesis 3:16.
5 Key Realities the Bible Teaches about God’s Love
D.A. Carson teaches about God’s love.
Less Redeeming Things and More Enjoying Them
I appreciate this: “As I’ve gotten older, slightly less annoying, and, hopefully, more godly, I’ve come to see that in most leisure situations, the most godly thing to do is simply sit back and experience joy.”
The Long View: Developing Faithfulness
“Mature, steady, faithful people are a precious commodity.”
God May Postpone Your Relief for His Glory
“As you ponder God’s delay, as you wait for his answer, remember that he is with you. He will glorify himself in your waiting.”
This Day in 1648. 368 years ago today the Larger and Shorter Westminster Catechisms were approved by the British Parliament. Watch Chad Van Dixhoorn discuss the Westminster Confession. *
Shorter Sermons
Josh Buice makes a case for shorter sermons. And, in general, I agree with what he says.
Don’t Live for a Compliment from Your Husband
This is equally applicable to husbands waiting for compliments from their wives.
Flashback: A Failure of Worship
“We are neither taught nor inclined to think of addicted persons as being actively and passionately engaged in the pursuit of the good life. We tend to think of them as persons who have checked out of the game or who are positively bent on destruction. But this is not so.”
I cannot comprehend a gospel which lets saints fall away after they are called. —C.H. Spurgeon
