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Your Children and Sex – If you are a parent, you will not want to read this article, but it might prove wise to do so: “Three Things You Don’t Know About Your Children and Sex.” Let it frighten you just enough to increase awareness and take action.

Rebuking from the Pulpit – You may have seen the now-infamous video of Jim Standridge rebuking parishoners from the pulpit. Christianity Today asked a panel of experts “Should pastors rebuke parishioners from the pulpit?” I wouldn’t have thought you’d even need to ask such a question. Nevertheless, the answers are (generally) good.

Rebuilding Detroit – If you are in the mood for a longer read, this article on how a young community of entrepreneurs is rebuilding Detroit is quite interesting.

10 Enemy Attacks on Leaders – “Recently, a church leader asked me what tactics I’ve seen the Enemy most use against leaders. In no particular order, here are the ten most common strategies I’ve seen.”

Interview with Ligon Duncan – I enjoyed this interview with Ligon Duncan. If you are wondering why it matters to you and me that he took the position at Reformed Theological Seminary, this interview will clear it up for you.

How Much Artists Earn Online – This infographic shows how much musicians earn when their songs are bought and sold online. It helps show why there is so much concern over the streaming services.

Why Expository Preaching Matters – Al Mohler is writing a series of articles on expository preaching. In the most recent one he includes a definition of expository preaching that is well worth reading and thinking about (it’s long enough that it will take some time to absorb!).

God rarely seems to use a man who pampers himself with luxury.

—Kenneth Prior

  • Water Glass

    The Deepest Thirst of All

    The God who created us formed us in such a way that we are not meant to exist apart from him. To live apart from God is the spiritual equivalent of trying to live without food and water. It will lead only to weakness, pain, and death.

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    Weekend A La Carte (February 28)

    A La Carte: How marriage actually refers to Christ and the church / Does it matter if stories are true? / To cover or overlook? / Should Christians feel guilty for being patriotic / Sinful desires / and more.

  • New and Notable Christian Books for February 2026

    New and Notable Christian Books for February 2026

    Not a single month goes by without Christian publishers providing us with great new resources. Thankfully, most of those new books end up in my mailbox. That allows me to sort through them and distil them down to a list like this one: A list of new and notables.

  • A La Carte Friday 2

    A La Carte (February 27)

    A La Carte: Time / More than a book / If you knew him, you would ask / The multitasking myth / Beware AI-generated Christian content / It’s sad that you believe that / and more.

  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    A La Carte (February 26)

    A La Carte: Death with dignity / On “balance” and young men / No need to fear / A gospel reset for the weary Christian / A shy guy’s guide to big groups / Book and Kindle deals / and more.

  • Substacks I Read and Recommend in 2026

    30 Christian Substacks I Read and Recommend in 2026

    t is a blessing to have so many dedicated and talented Christian writers who are willing to share their work with us. Many of them choose to share it through Substack, a platform for email newsletters. I follow all kinds of Substacks and thought it might be helpful to create a roundup of some of…