What are you reading?

by chuckofish

Blessed is the King

who comes in the name of the Lord.

Assist us mercifully with your help,

O Lord God of our salvation,

That we may enter with joy

upon the contemplation of your mighty acts…

–BCP

Here are two books that I am reading in these weeks leading up to Easter. I find it helpful to have some structure in my reading and these two books fit the bill. The Powlinson devotional was put together by his wife after his death in 2019, using his journals and other writings. What a blessing to have this book from this dear fellow who was also the most renowned and respected biblical counselor of our time.

As you know, I am also reading the book of Daniel in my Bible Study group. I am enjoying it a lot. There are so many comparisons one can make with our present cultural situation. The writing is on the wall: “Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin.” (5:25) You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.

Here are some links that might interest you, including this good one from Tim Challies: “But I wonder: Do we really mean it? Are we really “ever, only, all for thee?” Do we really surrender all? Or do we surrender merely some or most? Do we offer him the best of what we have or those bits we know we can do okay without?”

And I liked “24 Lessons from 24 Years of Marriage.”

Ligonier has a new 5-Minutes in Church History daily podcast. You can listen to it here.

And Lauren Daigle has a new album coming out in May. You can listen to the first song here.

Enjoy your Thursday! Read a good book, listen to Jesus, do a puzzle, and take heart and remember–God, as always, is sovereign.