Blogs by Derek Thomas

Reformation Heritage Publications have just published Jeremy Walker's The Broken-Hearted Evangelist (see herehttp://www.heritagebooks.org/products/The-Brokenhearted-Evangelist.html).One of the best books on passionate evangelism I know. Should be required reading for every Christian with Jesus-like heart to win others for Christ. ... continue

A passing comment about "asking Jesus into my heart" had Paul Helm's brain in contortions.  See his comment here.... continue

More books emerge than I have time to keep up with, but our friend Rob Ventura can help us here with sample chapters from forthcoming titles from Reformed Heritage Press (see his blog, http://books2look4.wordpress.com/). I've just finished reading Peter Enns' new book,... continue

It was forty years ago today (December 28, 1971) that I became a Christian. My conversion was Saul-like: sudden, unexpected, and decisive. I was eighteen, a freshman at university studying physics and math at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.   ... continue

Zeal for GodlinessDevotional Meditations from Calvin's Institutes(Evangelical Press)The year-long series of blog entries taken from Calvin's Institutes on Ref21 during 2009 is now available as a book. With contributions from Sinclair Ferguson, Ligon Duncan, Carl Trueman, Phil Ryken, Guy Waters,... continue

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Cumberland Valley Bible Book Service have their annual book sale. I am informed of an additional 10% off already discounted prices. Thus, David Murray's new book "How Sermons Work" is $4.50 instead of... continue

Reformation & LiberationRediscovering the Legacy of the Reformers A Banner of Truth Reformation Day ConferenceFriday, October 28, 20116.30pm - 9.30pmProclamation Presbyterian Church278 South Bryn Mawr AvenueBryn Mawr, PA Speakers: Rev. Dr. Liam GoligherRev. Mark G. JohnstonFrom Philadelphia - US 30... continue

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Further to my blog (below) about the Vitco's CD on the Children's Shorter Catechism, I have now been given a URL to a site where the CD will cost around $7 less. Sorry to those who have already purchased one.... continue

Teach Them the Faith CDby Dan and Karen VitcoDan and Karen Vitco of Matthews, North Carolina, have produced this wonderful CD for young children based on the Shorter Catechism. With music that complements the text and some memorable melodies,... continue