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New and Noteworthy Books — June 2026

Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure (Crossway, 2026) by John Piper No one sins out of duty. We sin because it offers some promise of happiness. That promise enslaves us until we believe that God is more desirable... Continue Reading »

Why Should You Attend the SBC Annual Meeting?

It is rare to find an evangelical Christian under 50 who has been a part of one denomination for their entire church life. I was born into a family that was deeply committed to the local church and equally... Continue Reading »

Why I Support Josh Powell for SBC President

I first met Josh Powell in a Sunday school class in LaGrange, Ky., around 26 years ago. It was 2000, and we were both Deep South boys about to embark on studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Our... Continue Reading »

Dear Graduate: Know Why God Made You

(Editors’ note: My son, Jake Robinson, graduates high school on May 22. He is the youngest of our four children and is the final Robinson child to bid farewell to high school and begin the tricky launch into adulthood.... Continue Reading »

New and Noteworthy Books — May 2026

The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving — Revised and Updated (Multnomah, 2012) by Randy Alcorn Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle... Continue Reading »

Kingdom Economics 101: Sell It All and Buy Christ

Nothing provides as clear and painful an X-ray of our hearts quite like money. The 2008 stock market crash and resulting recession demonstrated this notion shockingly: According to researchers in the UK, more than 10,000 people committed suicide after... Continue Reading »

Jackie Robinson Had the Guts Not to Fight Back

Editors’ note: On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves. In so doing, Robinson became the first black player to appear in a Major League game, and his arrival led... Continue Reading »

New and Noteworthy Books — April 2026

Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime (Crossway/TGC, 2019), edited by Collin Hansen and Jeff Robinson Sr. This book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues.... Continue Reading »

Dear Pastor: To be a Success, Pursue Tireless Faithfulness

Editor’s note: Several years ago, Founders Ministries published Dear Timothy, an excellent multi-author work (see New & Noteworthy Books in this issue) that quickly rose to the top of my list among books on pastoral/local church ministry. That work... Continue Reading »

The Heroism of Small Churches, Unsung Pastors, and Obscure Ministries

There’s a tendency among fallen humans to believe that the larger an institution is, the more successful it must be. We think that, of course, because it’s often true. In the ubiquitous realm of technology, Apple and Microsoft are... Continue Reading »

New and Noteworthy Books — March 2026

War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles (P&R, updated edition 2025) by Paul David Tripp The war we wage with our words is most fundamentally a war for our hearts. As Jesus put it so... Continue Reading »

Words KILL, Words Give LIFE

God’s book of wisdom contrasts the life of the foolish man with the life of the wise man. It shows us how life works best in a fallen world. And talk is deeply important in recognizing which of those... Continue Reading »