A La Carte (11/01)

Nov 1, 2006

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Wednesday November 1, 2006

Purpose: An article in the O.C. Register sheds some light on how Rick Warren’s PEACE plan will work, including the infrastructure lying behind it.

Conference: Here is a conference I hadn’t heard of until yesterday. The reFocus conference will be held in Vancouver, B.C. and the speakers include Piper, Ware, Driscoll and Packer.

Blog: At long last, Adrian Warnock will cease discussing the continuing gifts. Or so he says. Tomorrow he will begin an interview series that sounds interesting.

A La Carte (05/07)

Tuesday March 7, 2006 Theology: Chris Poteet has an audio presentation debunking myths on Calvinism and Arminianism and suggesting steps towards fruitful dialogue. Conference: Nathan Busenitz (whom I met at the conference) has a exhaustive list of blog-based reflections on the Shepherd’s Conference. Conference Bonus: The Fide-O guys have a photo review of the conference.…

Mar 7, 2006

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A La Carte (10/13)

Friday October 13, 2006 Technology: Haven’t you always wanted to play “Space Invaders” using nothing but your brain for a controller? Well now it has been done. Humor: Guess what you can download from www.ie7.com… Conference: Pastor Paul will be blogging from the International Baptist Conference right here in Toronto. Among the speakers are Joe…

Oct 13, 2006

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A La Carte (10/06)

Friday October 6, 2006 Conference: I don’t know what the Bonfire Conference is, but I have to admit a certain level of discomfort with a conference that gives away a door prize of a Hummer H3. Maybe it’s something Together for the Gospel should investigate next time. Testimony: Thabiti Anyabwile (I never get tired of…

Oct 6, 2006

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A La Carte (June 4)

The pastor as anti-professional / On grieving when your loved one’s faith was ambiguous / God’s mercy in withholding wealth / Not mere memories: God’s sovereign purposes in every season / 10 theses on intercession / Bargatze’s ‘Breadwinner’ should be funnier / Podcasts / and more.

Jun 4

A La Carte

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Presents or Presence: What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day

I asked dads what they actually want for Father’s Day. The answer was clear: presence matters more than presents—but a few books, good coffee, heartfelt letters, and multitools are nice as well.

Jun 3

Articles

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A La Carte (June 3)

Ben Sasse’s theology of suffering for a death-phobic culture / You don’t need testosterone therapy / While I was busy helping save the free world / The discipline of joy / Stop believing your best years are behind you / We are not alone? No, we never were / Medical evacuation / The SBC /…

Jun 3

A La Carte

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10 General Market Books I Have Enjoyed Recently

While I am committed to reading and reviewing Christian books, I also enjoy reading a steady diet of books published for the general market. Though my interests lean toward history, I do enjoy other topics as well. Here are a few of the titles I’ve enjoyed over the past couple of months.

Jun 2

Articles

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A La Carte (June 2)

Millennials tried being angry—it didn’t work / The life God didn’t let you live / He’s not nice, but He is good / Creating passive parenting wins / AI, ghostwriting, and the ethics of book writing / John Stott’s dream church / On caring for the property of others / Books on sale / and…

Jun 2

A La Carte

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The Color of Money is Gray: Rethinking Wealth and Inheritance for the Next Generation

Christians are living longer and accumulating more wealth than ever—but our habits for passing that wealth on haven’t kept pace. Here’s a biblical framework for rethinking inheritance, generosity, and stewardship for the next generation.

Jun 1

Articles

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10 General Market Books I Have Enjoyed Recently

While I am committed to reading and reviewing Christian books, I also enjoy reading a steady diet of books published for the general market. Though my interests lean toward history, I do enjoy other topics as well. Here are a few of the titles I’ve enjoyed over the past couple of months.

Jun 2

Articles

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New and Notable Christian Books for May 2026 (+ a Preview of June)

New Christian books in May included titles from: Tom Schreiner, Laura Story, Winfree Brisley, Duane Garrett, Dannah Gresh, Erwin Lutzer, John Piper, and many more. Get all caught up here!

May 29

Resources

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The Color of Money is Gray: Rethinking Wealth and Inheritance for the Next Generation

Christians are living longer and accumulating more wealth than ever—but our habits for passing that wealth on haven’t kept pace. Here’s a biblical framework for rethinking inheritance, generosity, and stewardship for the next generation.

Jun 1

Articles

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What Does It Mean to Be Discerning?

Though I have heard it said of others, I have never had anyone tell me that I am a man of discerning tastes. I do not have a discerning palate or a discerning sense of style. I can, however, contentedly live without these if only I can have a discerning mind and a discerning spirit.

May 27

Articles

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Three Respectable Sins of Pastors

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of attention given to the ways that pastors may abuse their parishioners. Such attention is appropriate and every pastor ought to prayerfully guard himself against such abusive behaviors. Every church leadership structure ought to build rigorous systems of accountability and follow biblical guidelines in the…

May 29, 2024

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