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Sep 5, 2007

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Wednesday September 5, 2007

A New Altrogge
Congratulations to Stephen and Jen Altrogge on the birth of Charis Marie yesterday at 8 AM.

Would You Buy a Pocket O.T.?
At “The Road to Emmaus” Chad asks, “Would you buy a pocket Old Testament?” “Growing up in a Christian environment where biblical literacy was low on the priority list, the Old Testament was virtually non-existent in my life.”

Top Ten Needs of a Theological School
Michael Haykin answers the question “What are the top ten most important things for founding a theological institution for training pastors?”

Together for the Gospel
Alex Chediak shares some unique marketing for the upcoming Together for the Gospel conference.

A La Carte (February 26)

A La Carte: How not to apply the Bible / 30 people in the New Testament confirmed / Taylor Swift and Christianity / But I did everything right / 10 reasons the Old Testament matters to Christians / Kindle deals / and more.

Feb 26, 2024

A La Carte

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New & Notable Books (May 2015)

I am in the enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books, and every few weeks I like to provide a round-up of what is new and particularly notable. It has been a full month since my last update, and an awful lot of books have shown up since…

May 22, 2015

Resources

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A La Carte (5/23)

Dictionary of the Old Testament – The final volume in the Dictionary of the Old Testament series has been released and for the next couple of days Westminster Books is offering it at a great price. Rulers of Israel and Judah – Here’s a nice new infographic that displays the rulers of Israel and Judah…

May 23, 2012

A La Carte

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This Week in Christian Books (November 10, 2026)

Tuesday is the day most publishers release their new books. Here is a look at the Christian books that came our way this week, including Biblical and Theological Studies, From Silence to Sinai.

Nov 10

Resources

19 min read
A La Carte (November 10)

C.S. Lewis’s vices / How to graciously say no / Can’t you let me just attend? / When morningness is confused with godliness / Everyone doesn’t react the same way / Evangelizing with a dog / Kindle deals / New books

Nov 10

A La Carte

6 min read
Why Many Profess Christ but Don’t Possess Christ—and What It Means for Discipleship

The gospel still changes everything. But have we embraced something less? The reason many profess Christ but don’t possess Christ, and how a reduced understanding of the gospel can leave people mistaking religious activity for saving faith.

Nov 9

Sponsored

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What If Your Church Sings Hillsong and You Wish It Wouldn’t?

A few weeks ago, I explained why my church does not sing songs by Hillsong, and, by the same convictions, songs by Bethel and Elevation. Today, a related matter: what should you do if your church sings Hillsong, but you wish it wouldn’t?

Nov 9

Articles

6 min read
A La Carte (November 9)

Christianity under the progressive gaze / Why Christians must reject the conspiratorial mind / Wise people strive to be wiser / The pro-life movement’s midterm reckoning / How evil works / Preaching in paragraphs / Kindle deals / and more.

Nov 9

A La Carte

5 min read
Works & Wonders (November 8)

This week’s Works & Wonders: the power of God, Nikon’s microscope photos, three Come, Thou Founts, a brain-injured musical genius, and Prepare Him Room live.

Nov 8

Articles

5 min read

What If Your Church Sings Hillsong and You Wish It Wouldn’t?

A few weeks ago, I explained why my church does not sing songs by Hillsong, and, by the same convictions, songs by Bethel and Elevation. Today, a related matter: what should you do if your church sings Hillsong, but you wish it wouldn’t?

Nov 9

Articles

6 min read
Tips for Resolving Conflict in Marriage

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but resolving it well is a skill. Here are 6 practical tips that range from examining your own sin first to a 10 p.m. rule.

Nov 2

Articles

7 min read
I Regret to Inform You That Heaven Tourism Is Back

I regret to inform you, dear reader, that heaven tourism is back. The genre possibly never went away entirely, but it did at least disappear from the bestseller lists for several years. Sadly, it has returned in Gabe Poirot’s 18 Days in Heaven.

Nov 6

Book Reviews

12 min read
This Week in Christian Books (November 3, 2026)

Tuesday is the day most publishers release their new books. Here is a look at the Christian books that came our way this week, including Prodigal Culture, Scroll Less Live More, and a graphic novel of Pilgrim’s Progress.

Nov 3

Resources

26 min read
A Daring Suggestion for Netflix

Netflix appears to have fallen on hard times and I have some suggestions that I’d like to think would help it: cut the sex, nudity, and profanity, and gain back the viewers it’s long been alienating.

Nov 4

Articles

5 min read

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