Good morning, my friends. Grace and peace to you today. In case you missed it, there was a very good list of Kindle deals on Saturday. I just wanted to offer the reminder that my latest book, Knowing and Enjoying God, is available and perhaps a reasonable gift or devotional option. (Yesterday on the blog: The Tail End of our Tale) 12 Observations on Spiritual Authority Samuel James makes some interesting observations about spiritual authority here. Deconstructing Deconstructionism “Conversations about deconstruction seem to be ubiquitous. Legion are the number of articles, social media links, sermon series, and videos dedicated to critiquing existing theological traditions, parachurch platforms, or public religious figures. While those engaging in this phenomenon have done so from several vantage points, two common approaches are taken by those leaving churches that teach historic Christian doctrine and ethics. Simply put, those approaches are exaggeration and ambiguity.” An Open Letter to Listeners of “The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill” I expect some will vociferously disagree with this article, but we’re rarely harmed by a thoughtful challenge, are we? “Mark Driscoll, based upon the charges brought against him from Mars Hill leaders and members, was unfit to be a pastor, but, if you didn’t attend Mars Hill, is that any of your business? What is your role (if any) in this painful experience?” Watch Keith & Kristyn Getty’s Irish Christmas Concert FREE Join Ireland’s own Keith & Kristyn Getty for a one-night-only livestream of Sing! An Irish Christmas—live from the Museum of the Bible! Gather … Continue reading A La Carte (December 13)