This new resource from CCEF sounds excellent, and it’s 50% off (only $9.99) until November 21. Selections are by Ed Welch, David Powlison, Tim Lane, Winston Smith, Mike Emlet, and others. Topics include: love, hope, grace, redemption, faith, contentment, conflict, relationships, prayer, fear, patience, humility, and anger.
The official description:
Change that goes deeper than the surface of our lives happens as we daily remember the truths of the gospel. Every day we need to be reminded that Jesus, God’s own Son, came to this world to save us from sin, sorrow, and death. We need to remember every day how Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, ascension, and promised return change the way we view ourselves and others. This devotional will be a daily reminder of these life-changing truths. The 366 selections, anchored in Scripture and saturated with the gospel, will help the reader to:
· Learn how God in his Word addresses a host of life situations;
· Focus on how the gospel intersects with life;
· Look beyond circumstances to God’s purposes;
· See how God values relationship and to learn to value it too by persisting, by speaking truth in love, and by not shying away from conflict.
· Grow in wisdom when confronted by life’s changes.
· Learn that God works change that is effective and visible.
Endorsements:
“Reading Heart of the Matter is doing Psalm 121. You read the pages and your eyes are lifted away from self toward God, seated on his throne in all of his glory. Your day is reoriented. Independence melts away as you look to the one who made the heavens and the earth; to him who stands firm and faithful, dependable, and trustworthy. It will point you to the loving Father who keeps you, both now and forevermore.”
Jack Delk, Pastor for Covenant Member Care, Bethlehem Baptist Church
“The daily reflections gathered in Heart of the Matter offer the reader the opportunity to anchor his or her life in the profound truths of the gospel. The result is a deepening experience of the far-reaching effects of God’s redemptive work for all of life. These brief, practical insights will bring the gospel to bear on your emotions, thoughts, actions, and relationships in new and refreshing ways. In this devotional, CCEF provides readers with a clear path to rich, consistent gospel application.”
Stephen T. Um, Senior Minister, Citylife Presbyterian Church, Boston, Massachusetts; Author of Why Cities Matter
“This devotional is a treasure. Using it, we can begin each day with a crucial word of inspiration based on a portion of the Scripture, articulated by a proven team of sure-footed guides. Free from theological or psychological jargon, its simplicity is deceptive, taking us from the challenges of daily life into the very heart of our covenant relationship with the Lord God.”
Dr. William Edgar, DrTheol, Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary; author of Truth in All Its Glory
“If you’ve ever enjoyed a book by Paul Tripp, Ed Welch, or one of the other CCEF authors then you already know the words they share are water for a thirsty soul. Heart of the Matter, a devotional drawn from the practical biblical wisdom of these authors, is an ocean of encouragement packed into a palm-sized devotional. The short, daily reflections draw you into God’s Word, help you understand how to apply its truth, and leave you marveling day after day over the grace of God. You won’t find a better resource to help you apply God’s Word and water your soul.”
Marty Machowski, Family Pastor, Covenant Fellowship; author of two family devotionals, Long Story Short and Old Story New, The Gospel Story Bible, and the Gospel Story for Kids curriculum