If you’re one of the millions of people who have read The Shack, or, if you’re thinking of reading it, you can benefit from reading Al Mohler’s interaction with it. The publishing world sees very few books reach blockbuster status,…
Paul Tripp: “Too many of us are trying to have hundred dollar conversations in dime moments”
Paul Tripp’s, What Did You Expect? (Redesign): Redeeming the Realities of Marriage,is one of the best books I have ever read on marriage. If you’re married or a pastor (or perhaps if you simply know someone who is married), then…
Deek Dubberly with some concise forgiveness thoughts
Deek Dubberly preached on forgiveness last night at his church. He has distilled his thinking down into 5 principles we learn from Jesus. Of course, where forgiveness is concerned it’s hard for me to remain underground when reading a blog. …
Like James Emery White, “I’m a book man”
I do have a Kindle. It is an extremely convenient device. Otherwise, I relate very directly to this post. I am, unashamedly, a book man. You may have expected me to say a “reading” man, which would also be true.…
Psalms, too
Along with reading the day’s chapter of Proverbs (today is the 1st so you’re reading Proverbs 1), it is a good discipline to read the day’s chapter of Psalms (and every 30th chapter after that. So, today you read Psalms…
Suffering Well: An article about Matt Chandler
I’ve posted several other times about Pastor Matt Chandler’s battle with cancer. Here is an AP article. Below you can also see his latest video update. DALLAS – Matt Chandler doesn’t feel anything when the radiation penetrates his brain. It…
Pictures from Afghanistan
Another amazing collection. Click here to see more at the Big Picture.
Would you rather be ruined than changed?
W.H. Auden: We would rather be ruined than changed; We would rather die in our dread Than climb the cross of the moment And let our illusions die.
Looking for a good mystery?
I really enjoy the Ian Rutledge series written by Charles Todd (a mother and son team). I just finished The Red Door and thought it as strong as ever. The series is set in England just after World War I. …