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A Day of Remembrance
Today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. For many of us, it is still a vivid memory.
Instead of our usual “Fun Friday,” it is appropriate to reflect on the sovereignty of God, who is never surprised by the wickedness of men, but still loves us and has provided for our redemption.
Take a moment and let this song sweep over you. It’s based on the oldest surviving Christian hymn ever found. Read the article about its origins at this link.
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Branding in Unexpected Places
I recently inherited a few jazz CDs from my father-in-law’s collection. As I prepared to listen to them, I noticed they all had one thing in common – branding. Each CD included an insert referring to a documentary series by Ken Burns. I haven’t seen the documentary, but I’m familiar with Burns. I chose the particular CDs because each contained recordings of jazz greats, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. These CDs were a sure hit for my father-in-law, who was a: Documentary fan. Ken Burns fan. Classic jazz fan. PBS fan. Kansas City native. What about You and …
Dan Balow to Retire
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news today that Dan Balow, our beloved colleague and one of the most admired and respected leaders in the world of Christian publishing, has decided he is ready to embark on the next chapter of his life and will retire on September 15. He has had a long and fruitful career. Over the years, Dan has worked on the business side of the industry, including marketing, sales, foreign and domestic rights management, audiobooks, digital publishing, and acquisitions. He spent a significant amount of his career with Tyndale House Publishers from the …
Monday Moments – September 7, 2026
The Power of Surrender I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in …
Fun Fridays – September 4, 2026
A great song about books! I tried to enable closed captions, but if the lyrics don’t appear, you can find them under the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8fKjItF-j0. ShareTweet