The taste of disappointment.

“There’s a reason the Protestant Reformation lit up Europe.” — Mark Dever 🔥 I watch this every year. Never gets old.

Grace alone. Faith alone. Christ alone. Scripture alone. God’s glory alone. Happy Reformation Day!

It's here! "Scroll Less, Live More" is the book I wrote to my 17 year old self. Ten habits that, in my own life of digital dangers, toils, and snares, I have found wise and useful. I hope you will, too. amazon.com/Scroll-Less-Live-…

Writing a sermon is going to war.

Ernie Johnson, a legend in sports broadcasting, just announced this will be his last season hosting “Inside the NBA.” He’s also a man of deep Christian faith. Watch this clip from 2022, shortly after the death of his adult son.

RT @TGC: Ernie Johnson is one of the legends of American sports commentators. A while back, Ernie joined @CollinHansen on the TGC Podcast w…

Me to my 4th grader: “Who you gonna dress up as for Book Character Day?” Him: “Michael Jordan.” Me: “He’s not a book character.” Him: “Yes he is!” *Runs to fetch evidence.* I am raising myself.

On the latest Everyday Pastor episode, @LigonDuncan asked @JoelBeeke what we can learn from the Puritan Thomas Goodwin. Don’t miss Dr. Beeke’s answer. One of the most special moments we’ve ever had on the show.

There are mountains of literature on this, but this is a good book to start. First, the assumption of the text is that part of Adam‘s job is to expand the garden into the rest of the world, which is undeveloped, so that Adam can imitate God’s creative activity.

What a helpful way to put it.

A teaching house big enough to hold most of the village going up among the “K” people. In less than 30 days they start hearing the message of life for the first time in their history. Pray!

October is the best month of the year.

I was asked to give a lecture next week at a church in Minnesota on what I see as the most pressing issues facing Christians. Here's my rundown I'm working on for my lecture. — The beginning of life: Reproduction and human dignity. — The manufacture of life: Genetic engineering and designer children. — The simulation of life: Artificial intelligence and digital personhood. — The enhancement of life: Transhumanism and human augmentation. — The embodiment of life: Biological sex and bodily identity. — The commodification of life: Surrogacy and reproductive markets. — The manipulation of life: Surveillance, algorithms, and human agency. — The extension of life: Longevity and the pursuit of immortality. — The quality of life: Disability, dependency, and the meaning of dignity. — The end of life: Assisted suicide and euthanasia. In a word: bioethics. The central moral question of our age is increasingly whether human nature is a gift to be received, enhanced beyond our native capacities, or a problem to be solved. Christians need to be prepared to answer it. I am confident that our doctrine of the imago Dei, coupled with the Christian natural law tradition, provides a sufficient basis and bulwark to guide civilization, if civilization will entertain them.

Beautiful.

Two years ago today, @LigonDuncan and I launched a podcast about the nuts and bolts of ministry. Grateful to everyone who’s listened along the way! thegospelcoalition.org/podca…

No book like the Bible.

The Making of a Man: Twelve Essentials for Following Jesus into Manhood What makes a man? Our culture praises financial wealth, personal charisma, or physical and emotional toughness. But Jesus looks for one supreme attribute―conformity to Himself. My new book with @crossway explores 12 aspects of godly manhood demonstrated by the perfect man, Jesus Christ and how we grow into them as we follow Him. Available for pre-order now. amazon.com/Making-Man-Essent…

Freeing reminder.

Word-saturated corporate worship: • Sing the Word: music • Hear the Word: readings • Pray the Word: prayers • Preach the Word: sermon • See the Word: ordinances —@LigonDuncan