The venerable Dr. John Perkins has gone into glory.
I had the honor of meeting him once, on an elevator. That ride made quite an impression on me.
Here's the story:
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It seems like a brutal season in so many sectors!
Torah Tuesday Bonus:
New podcast episode on Becoming God's Family with Matthew Lynch for OnScript: open.spotify.com/episode/5dRh...
(Ok, it's been out for two weeks, but I didn't hear about it until this morning because I've been traveling a lot!)
These two facts easily connect.
Those who turn a blind eye to moral failure in a church leader will also turn a blind eye to moral failure in a political leader. And vice versa.
Today I’m highlighting 10 tools that can help you organize your thoughts in a way that takes your writing project from start to finish.
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So you want to be a writer, but you feel stuck or don't know where to start? I got you:
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#torahtuesday #writingtips
Continuing my series on writing tips for students of biblical studies (and theology). Which of these was new to you?
Attention professors: share these with your students for smoother grading!
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Today I'm dropping by with research tips for students in Biblical Studies. Here are the Top Ten Mistakes I've observed, so you can avoid them!
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Torah Tuesday Bonus -- an interview with Dr. Sandra Glahn on the midwives of Exodus. Is civil disobedience ever sanctioned by God? Watch and learn.
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My best writing advice—right here at your fingertips.
Students, these pro tips will make your papers sing. Even if you’ve published several books already, this advice could help you produce smoother, more engaging writing without a lot of extra work!
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Thanks so all of you who voted in the Readers' Choice Awards!
If you've been waiting for a sale, you now have a 40% discount on winning titles with discount code IVPRCA25!
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Would you like to grow as a writer? Here are five simple ways to improve the quality of your writing.
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Time to vote in the final round of the
@ivpress.bsky.social Reader's Choice Awards! I'm excited about the finalists in Biblical Studies and Theology. 😊https://ivpress.com/readerschoice
Vote by Wednesday night!
Have you taken a moment to nominate your favorite @ivpress.bsky.social books of 2025?
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I was delighted to talk with Sean McDowell and Scott Rae about why the church still matters.
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A new series over on my YT channel -- advice for students & writers. I hope these videos help you (or a student you know) get the most out of college!
We started a new semester yesterday at @biolau. Such an honor to teach these students!
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Am I coming to your neck of the woods this year?
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Thanks, Andy. Such a loss.
Isn't it horrible?!
I can't even.
Losing two mentors in one weekend is more than my heart can bear. I don't know another way through the grief other than to write about it.
Dan Treier, you made the world a much better place. We'll miss you terribly.
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On the shortest day of the year, we lost a man who had everything to do with who I have become (well, at least all the best parts). He's likely influenced you as well, even if you never met him. Here's why:
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My only brother is younger, so nope.
Thanks so much!
Sounds like I just barely missed both of you!
Really grateful that my latest book, Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters, received an Award of Merit from @christianitytoday.com in the Popular Theology category!
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/chri...
What grade/subject did you teach and when? I was at DC from 1982 to 1995. :)
I'm on the Holy Post today talking about why the church still matters. Check it out!
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Today's YouTube video addresses a topic that baffles many Bible readers -- how to get the most out of Old Testament prophecy. I recommend books, but I also offer some tips to get your started without any extra reading.
#torahtuesday #toptwobooks
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