I have been asked to do quite a number of interviews recently and, as a courtesy to those who have invited me, wanted to link to some of them: Real Truth for Today (audio); Bible Gateway (written); Guilt Grace Gratitude (audio); LIFE Today (video).

The other day I mentioned that Westminster Books has launched a site specifically for kids’ books. They’ve done a great job of it and provide an explanation here.
Today’s Kindle deals include a few interesting books.
Progressive Views on Sexuality Will Ultimately Fail
Trevin Wax says, rightly, that “we’ll likely see more churches and denominations adopt the revisionist view of sexuality, but over time, the bankruptcy of this position will be evident.”
Two Hundred Years Ago, the Rosetta Stone Unlocked the Secrets of Ancient Egypt
This is a neat telling of the discovery and importance of the Rosetta Stone.
I Want to Be Baptized — My Husband Opposes It
John Piper answers a question from a woman who wants to be baptized, but whose husband is opposed.
A Lesson from Liz Cheney’s Loss
Kevin DeYoung: “This is not going to be a deep dive into electoral politics. That’s not my lane. But I do want to reflect on one lesson from Liz Cheney’s 37-point defeat in Wyoming’s Republican primary. I don’t say the lesson, because there are many, but a lesson, because I believe this is one cautionary tale that many of us in leadership would do well to consider.”
Moths & Beetles in Slow Motion Flight! (Video)
It never ceases to amaze me that, despite all our technological advancements, God’s designs are a million miles ahead of our own.
Finding Courage and Resolve When a Line In the Sand Demands It
“Sometimes lines happen between good and evil, right and wrong. Oftentimes those lines in the sand reveal who or what we worship. Always they bring opportunity to grow our faith.”
Flashback: Death to the One-Year Rule!
It’s a sad reality that at times a man will need to be removed from his ministry. When that happens, we do well to carefully consider the unwritten “one-year rule” and whether it will be helpful or harmful. A year may be a long time, but as often as not, it will not be long enough.

Calvary supplied the most solemn and awe-inspiring display of God’s hatred of sin that time or eternity will ever furnish. —A.W. Pink

May the Lord bless and keep you today.

My church is hosting a Weekender for pastors, elders, and church leaders from March 25-27. If that’s of interest to you, you can find information right here.
‘Gotcha’ Sermon Clips Are Bad for the Church
Trevin Wax considers “gotcha” sermon clips and says, “I don’t believe the widespread sharing of bad moments in preaching will make the pulpit stronger. The weaponization of preaching clips as ammunition in intramural warfare isn’t a healthy and life-giving development.”
Were the Gospel Writers’ Memories Accurate? (Video)
“There was a time gap of 25 years between the life of Jesus and when the first Gospel was written. When Mark was remembering the life and teachings of Jesus, can we trust his memory? If not, then the written Gospels are not trustworthy either.” Bill Mounce offers an answer in a brief video.
The Sweet Spot
Darryl Dash considers the benefits and drawbacks of aging.
Pastors, You Don’t Have to Be an Expert on Everything
Michael Kruger looks at a popular book and draws some lessons for pastors. “Pastors too need to realize they are not experts in everything. Yes, they have been trained in theology, bible, church history, etc. But that does not make a pastor an expert on immigration policy, epidemiology, or tax reform.”
Turning From Ancestor Worship Will Be Costly, Jesus Said So
Lucky Mogakane: “Ancestral worship remains a significant hindrance to the gospel in many African countries. Generally, Africans do not have a problem with the gospel message. But a massive question hangs over the decision to repent and believe, related to worship of the ancestors.”
God Is Not Going to Slap the Cookie From Your Hand
“I tend to be overly analytical. I’ve spent a great deal of thought on what’s God’s part and what’s our part in the Christian life. I can’t say I have it all figured out, even now. My tendency is to want to sort it out neatly in a series of points. God does this: 1, 2, and 3. And we do this: 1, 2, and 3. But I don’t think it works like that.”
Flashback: The App of God
As one medium gives way to another, we do well to remind ourselves of what the Bible really is. Not a book, but something far better, and far more transcendent. It is the enduring words of God himself.

To every believer, the debt–book is crossed; the black lines of sin are crossed out in the red lines of Christ’s blood. —Thomas Watson

Good morning. Grace and peace to you.

It’s a holiday here in Canada (as well as in the US, as I understand it). So I’m taking it easy by posting only A La Carte today instead of also posting a new article.

Today’s Kindle deals include a lot of different books that range across many different publishers, authors, and topics.

Mark Vance offers some guidance for those whose dating relationship has begun online. “Whether the couples first ‘meet’ each other on Instagram or pursue a relationship through a dating app, our digital world is reshaping how we date and whom we marry. As I counsel those seeking to wisely navigate online dating, I offer a few principles to guide them.”

“I have worshiped a bag of chips. I have also worshiped a bowl of yogurt with the right number of macros. I have worshiped an hour of uninterrupted sleep. I have worshiped a number on the scale.  I have worshiped a number in my bank account. … And on and on the list goes.”

What a tragic and misguided statistic! “For every American who believes they’re going to Hell, there are 120 who believe they’re going to Heaven.”

“Unconfessed sin causes more damage inside us than simple regret or guilt. No matter how staunchly defended or tightly guarded, it poisons our thoughts and skews our perspective.”

We are accustomed to saying that face-to-face communication is necessarily superior to the alternatives, but Mikey Lynch offers a few cases in which that may not be true. Church leaders should take note.

Dan writes about a few of the sins we may be tempted to ignore or justify.

Where are you tempted to lower your guard? Where are you allowing the world just a crack into your heart and your mind? This may be the means through which you are being conformed to the world.

Unless God is rightly taught and highly honored, our ministries are nothing more than glorified babysitting services.
—Sam Luce & Hunter Williams