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First Principles for Young Believers
Here is a wise word from J.C. Ryle to “teachers of souls” concerning young believers and their discipleship. Reflecting on Matthew 9:14-26 in Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (Vol. 1), Ryle says: We…
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When Helping Hurts
Westminster Bookstore is running a two-day special on the book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself. You can pick it up for $4.98 until 5 pm on…
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Sin Diverts Our Affections
Sin is an extremely dangerous foe. I think there is a good chance that Christians underestimate the power and influence of sin. Yes, we mention it in our churches and talk about the…
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The Mystery of the Trinity
“The idea of God, as the church fathers generally recognized, must be largely given over to mystery. Augustine said that we speak of the Trinity, not because we can explain this mystery, but…
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The Godly Focus of Edwards
I just started reading Steven Lawson’s book The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards and enjoying every moment of it. Lawson begins with a short biography to set the context for understanding Edwards’ commitment…
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Summer Reading Lists
The summer days have arrived (though not officially for another week and a half). In Nashville, you know this transition has taken place when it begins to feel like a stuffy sauna outside (minus…