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A La Carte (August 11)

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(Yesterday at the blog I wrote about Christian “experts” on marriage and parenting who may have all the knowledge they need, but who lack the key trait of humility. You can read it here: He (and They) Must Not Be a Novice.)

Jesus Christ vs Christ Jesus

Both terms are used in the Bible. Is there a difference between them?

The Saddest Plate Appearance of All Time (Video)

Sports fans will enjoy watching this account of the saddest plate appearance of all time.

Do You Regret Your Dating History?

A majority of Christians regret their dating history. “Nearly two thirds of not-yet-married Christians express regret over previous relationships. That means the critical questions in dating are not just whom to date, how to date, and when to wed, but what to do when we get it wrong. And the reality is most of us get it wrong at some point along the way.” But, then again, what do we do in life that is free from regret in retrospect? Why would dating be any different?

Throwing an Elephant from a Skyscraper (Video)

There’s lots of interest in this video. Equally interesting is how they attribute so much to evolution, but continually personalize evolution, ascribing to it design and engineering.

Identifying Elders And Deacons

Nick Batzig tells how to identify and approve elders and deacons who are qualified to their ministries.

On Knowing When to Resign

D.A. Carson offers wisdom to pastors on when they can or should resign.

Worship as a Feast

“Worshipers, let’s come hungry, expectant, and in need of the presence of God as can only happen when we come to the table ready to eat. When we come and say ‘entertain me,’ we don’t come hungry. When we come hungry it means that we’ve spent the preceding week running hard after God so that when we gather with others who have been doing the same, we sit down at the table together, and we feast.”

Flashback: An Introverted Christian

I don’t want to allow introversion to define me or to dictate my behavior. Introversion is a useful description, but a poor definition.

Many of us in our praying are like nasty little boys who ring the front door bells and run away before anyone answers.

—D.A. Carson

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    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

    God’s path of wisdom for you is both serious and delightful—more of both than you might expect. Following Christ will both deepen you and free you. It’s a brilliant strategy for glad sanity and steady integrity—all the way.

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    The End of Raising Children

    Michaela is a married woman! We enjoyed a simple ceremony on Monday afternoon and, after a sweet reception, she and Caleb hit the road to begin their new life together. And just like that, Aileen and I are finished raising children.

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