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Am I Still Crazy Busy? – Kevin DeYoung shares some of the ways he has responded to what he learned in writing his book on busyness. There are some helpful practical tips here!

Free Logos Book – Logos users may want to grab this month’s free book, Paul, the Interpreter of Christ by Archibald Robertson.

Hearing Something Different – We have all had times like this: I know what you say you believe, but I am hearing something different…

Old Enough to Be Baptized – Here is one many Baptists struggle with: When should we baptize children who profess faith? “Those of you who are from traditions that baptize infants may not appreciate the significance of this issue. But those of us who believe that baptism is for those who have made a personal confession of faith, it gets a little tricky.”

The Means of Grace – Joe Thorn should definitely have titled this article “Lean Into the Means,” as that would have been way more catchy. Still, read the article.

Abusing Sufficiency – Nick writes about the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture and some of the ways it has been abused. He shows several things it doesn’t mean.

Little ‘g’ gospels – “There are all kinds of little ‘g’ gospels. These are messages we preach to ourselves citing the (false) reasons God will surely love and accept us.” And those are not the gospels our kids need.

In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?

—John Stott

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    A La Carte (February 24)

    A La Carte: Carl Trueman on playing God / Gen Z and the search for status / John Piper on the marks of a godly boss / Interpreting OT laws / What is fasting? / When the gospel becomes an idol / and more.

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    Random Thoughts and Tips on Prayer

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    A La Carte (February 23)

    A La Carte: Why is Andrew not above the law? / Sharing the gospel / He is strong enough / Shallow Christian friends / Headship / Is fear a sin? / Kindle deals / and more.