I suspect that many people who would call themselves “Reformed” in their theology, have never actually read much that Luther wrote. If you want to get started, The Bondage of the Will, would be a good place to begin. At…
Seven Good Reasons to Think About a Kindle
My Kindle is growing on me. Opportunities like this make me really like it. If you hustle over to Tony Reinke’s blog (click here), you can find out how to download seven free D.A. Carson books in .pdf format. Of…
Christ-Less Christianity
Tullian Tchividjian posts: “In preparation for my sermon this past Sunday, I re-read the opening lines of Michael Horton’s excellent book Christless Christianity (an absolute must-read for anyone bold enough to handle some right-on-the-money constructive criticism). He writes: What would…
Russell Moore on The Heart of the Matter Regarding Adoption
I highly recommend Russ Moore’s book on adoption. He writes: “Here’s where, I think the nub of the whole issue lies. Adoption would become a priority if our churches themselves saw our brotherhood and sisterhood in our church itself rather…
8 Days Until the Great Book Blast
Enter the Summer Book Blast Deadline for entering is Thursday, May 14, 2009. Your chance to win one of 10 books including a calf-skin ESV Study Bible that retails for $239.99. Or, 1 of: 2 signed copies of Unpacking Forgiveness…
Take a Rest in Port William Fiction With Wendell Berry
I’m an “avoracious” reader as Barney Fife once said. In addition to theology and blogs, I read a lot of fiction. Rarely do I recommend fiction in posts. I make an exception for Wendell Berry. If you are looking for…
Why Kill the Pre-Schoolers in Jericho?
I recently preached a sermon (click here to listen) that considers a very tough question, “Why did God order Israel to kill everything in Jericho including pre-school age children?” What would you say if someone asked you about the ordered…
I’m Giving Away 2 Books and 2 Daughters
I am giving away two books and two daughters. There is a possibility you could win one or both. (Though you can’t win two books or two daughters: Maximum of one each). How to Win the Books If you want…
Who I Had Over For Coffee This Week
It isn’t that a bunch of intellects actually show up for coffee. I listen to them speak off the printed page. Books are stacked all around me at church and home and I turn from one to the other as…
E-Books Anyone?
Are you thinking of buying a Kindle? I used to think the idea of owning a lot of books was cool. I spent one summer making bookshelves outside the breezeway in student housing at seminary. I was poor, yet excited…