I appreciate the work of Shepherd Press, and their regular newsletter is a good resource. They produce a number of good books primarily on family life. Their best known book is probably Tedd Tripp’s Shepherding a Child’s Heart , which is a great book. My point here though is their email newsletter. You can sign …
As we begin our Thanksgiving, let me share this hymn. It is good for us to give thanks to God for all things, but we must take care that we not sound as if we are really worshipping the idol Materialism. In other words, while we thank God for things, we have much to thank …
The Christian Counselor’s Commentary, I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus, by Jay E. Adams (Timeless Texts, 1994) I was very intrigued with this book when I saw it advertised. I am no expert on Jay Adams, but I know that he has stressed a reliance on the Bible in addressing the issues of life and the …
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Here is a good word from John Broadus, one of our SBC giants of the past. Writing about “Preachers without Fame” he encourages us not to worry about the applause of man- something we know we ought not live for but something which has a sinister, alarming allure. “Hail, ye unknown, forgotten brethren!…The Christian world …
Today’s edition of the Wall Street Journal ran a front page story by Suzanne Sataline on the issue of pastors preaching others’ sermons. The story is titled, “That Sermon You Heard on Sunday May Be From the Web” (you have to subscribe to read articles online, though they appear to offer a free trial). Mrs. …
I have not read much of the poetry of Robert Burns because of the little know about his life. However, one need not condone the actions of another to recognize when he speaks truth. This poem, written after staying over night with a pastor’s family is a wonderful family prayer. O Thou Dread Power O …
Interpreting the New Testament Text: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis, ed. Darrell Bock and Buist Fanning (Crossway Books, 2006), hb., 480 pp. This is an exciting and interesting new book. The title states it is an introduction to New Testament exegesis, but it also has been compiled in honor of Dr. Harold …
I met Carl Trueman while we were both at the University of Aberdeen- him as a professor, me as a PhD student. Carl is a good friend, able scholar and writer. He has just posted a piece on the recent moral scandal that has rocked the church. This piece is helpful reading with a warning …
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The Victory According to Mark, Mark Horne (Canon Press, 2003), pb., 200 pp. I am not familiar with this author, but I was drawn to this book after preaching through the first half of Mark. The promotional material noted that this commentary paid particular attention to OT backgrounds of much of Mark, and I think …