Blogs
Help Me Teach the Bible: Graeme Goldsworthy on Biblical Theology | Nancy Guthrie, TGC
“In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, I sat down with Graeme Goldsworthy in his home in Brisbane, Australia, to talk about biblical theology and how it affects our understanding and teaching of the Bible. ”
Simple and Straightforward: Martin Luther on Preaching | Derek Thomas, Ligonier
“Luther’s insistence upon simplicity of language is, in part at least, a byproduct of the free delivery of his sermons; his sermons were extemporaneous rather than read from a manuscript. This fact alone almost guarantees that the language employed is simpler, ensuring that if a complex thought is uttered, sufficient explanation is given to elucidate it, drawn from (among other things) eye contact with one’s listeners that often reveals understanding or perplexity. One puzzled look from a listener, or clear signs that no one is actually listening, will urge simplicity of language—repeating a thought in different language until the point is made clear.”
Two Things Pastors Must Do BEFORE Leading | Mark Dance, Lifeway
“Sheep will let you lead them if you first love and feed them. This lesson is crucial for task-oriented pastors like me. This was Peter’s blind spot, which is why his post-resurrection restoration was such a pivotal moment in his life and ministry.”
3 Reasons Passion Is Greater Than Professionalism | Eric Geiger
“Passion trumps professionalism. Always. Every single time. Can we be both professional and passionate? Absolutely. But being professional must never trump passion. Here are three reasons passion is greater than professionalism…”
Trinity Western wins victory in fight to open Christian law school, limits on accrediting called ‘unreasonable’ | Geordan Omand, National Post
“‘A society that does not admit of and accommodate differences cannot be a free and democratic society — one in which its citizens are free to think, to disagree, to debate and to challenge the accepted view without fear of reprisal,’ says the 66-page judgment.”
Who Will Love My Child When I Am Gone? | Maria Cowell, ChristianityToday.com
“Parents of children with disabilities grapple with an uncertain future.”
3 Steps Anyone Can Take To Make His Email More Secure Than Hillary’s | Andrea O’Sullivan, The Federalist
“Hillary Clinton’s team taught us everything we need to know about having a negligent, insecure approach to online information. We can be smarter than them.”
The War On Wedding Vendors Is Ultimately A War On Free Thought | James Gottry, The Federalist
“To forbid people from articulating beliefs and peacefully acting consistently with those beliefs is, at its core, an attempt to forbid the beliefs themselves.”
8 Productivity Experts Reveal The Secret Benefits Of Their Morning Routines | Stephanie Vozza, Fast Company
“Productivity experts spill their secrets on what gets them going first thing in the morning.”
New Book
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The Battle of Seattle by Douglas Bond
Kindle Deals
Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World by Steve Ham and Ken Ham ($2.99)
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart ($3.99)
The Story of God’s Love for You by Sally Lloyd-Jones ($2.99)
Video
This video shows a Gospel-free approach to grief. For a biblical approach to grief, see this book by Nancy Guthrie.