From TIM BRISTER’s idea (which I commend to you!)…. “Towards the close of 2007, I began thinking of a way I could challenge myself to grow spiritually through a reading regiment and schedule. …I came up with the idea of reading one Puritan Paperback a month, along with incorporating the Valley of Vision in my devotional meditations and prayers. I shared my personal challenge publicly, not thinking much about it. To my surprise, this Puritan reading challenge has resonated with more people than I could have ever imagined. Due to the high level of interest and encouragement from many people wanting to take on this reading challenge together, I have worked to make this Puritan reading project the best it could be.1. Reformation Heritage Books Partnership and Specials I am excited to share with you that Reformation Heritage Books, has agreed to partner with us in the 2008 Puritan Reading Challenge. … Although RHB already has the lowest prices on Puritan Paperbacks (usually around 30% off), they have created a 2008 Puritan Reading Special where you can buy all 12 Puritan Paperbacks together in one bundle, saving you 36% off the retail price. The 12 books retail for $101.00, and RHB is selling them for only $65.00. Here is the line-up of books we are reading this year:

JAN: The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes (128 pp)FEB: The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel (221 pp)MAR: The Godly Man’s Picture by Thomas Watson (252 pp)APR: Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks (253 pp)MAY: Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ by John Bunyan (225 pp)JUN: The Mortification of Sin by John Owen (130 pp)JUL: A Lifting Up for the Downcast by William Bridge (287 pp)AUG: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs (228 pp)SEP: The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton (224 pp)OCT: The Christian’s Great Interest by William Guthrie (207 pp)NOV: The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter (256 pp)DEC: A Sure Guide to Heaven by Joseph Alleine (148 pp) 

Secondly, RHB is offering a special discounted price for an excellent Puritan resource, Meet the Puritans by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson. The book retails for $35.00, and on their website it sells for $25.00. But RHB is now offering a special price of only $20.00. To get this great deal, you must order either via phone or email, letting them know that you heard about the 2008 Puritan Reading Special for Meet the Puritans for only $20.00. The number to call and place your order is (616) 977-0599, or you can email them at orders@heritagebooks.org. These specials are a fantastic way for you to get you copies of Puritan literature at the most affordable price anywhere, and I am grateful to the good people at RHB for joining in this exciting project.