The Lord be with you and bless you today. There are a few Kindle deals worth a look today. Westminster Books has a deal on the excellent ESV Expository Commentary series—a series that will help with everything from personal devotions to sermon preparation. 7 Reasons Why the Gospel of John is So Special Michael Kruger asks “what exactly makes John so different? Given that John loves the number seven—as one example among many, his gospel is structured around seven ‘signs’—let me offer seven things that makes John so special.” The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Being “Political” Kevin DeYoung continues an interesting series on faith and politics (especially as it pertains to pastors). “If a pastor is better known for his views on COVID-19 or for his analysis of the latest shooting than he is for his views on the Trinity, the person of Christ, and the gospel, then something is wrong.” Donall and Conall and Dawkins 2 (Video) It has been a while since we’ve heard from Donall and Conall (via LutheranSatire) but they are back and having another conversation with Richard Dawkins. Nine Important Facts about Muhammad Ayman Ibrahim covers 9 important facts about Muhammad. “As more Muslims come to this country, I believe American Christians need to know more of what Muslims understand about their prophet. Here are nine things you should know about Muhammad.” Three Different Ways to Dismiss Divine Commands “In the nearly two decades I’ve been speaking in different churches of different denominations, in different states, in different countries, and … Continue reading A La Carte (August 17)