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A La Carte (February 19)

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Good morning from Kansas City. This is a good time of year to escape the cold and snow of Toronto, but sadly it’s not much better here!

If you’re wondering what new books are coming out, Westminster Books has deals on pre-orders for some of the best of them.

Today’s Kindle deals include books on marriage, politics, Revelation, and more.

Don’t Let Your Fears Hold Back Your Children

“As parents we’re always in the business of striking a balance between permission and caution. We want to be wise in the things that we allow our children to experience in life because, let’s face it, the world can be a scary place.” Yet it’s important you don’t allow your fears to hold your kids back.

Denominations in an Age of Online Over-Exposure

I think what Trevin writes here is extremely important. “Here’s one of the the under-discussed realities behind the infighting and controversies we see in churches, denominations, and networks today: we’ve yet to learn how to coexist and do ministry together in a digital age.”

Full-Circle Prayers

You’ll enjoy reading about “full-circle prayers.” Be sure to look for them in your own life!

Secret Things and Revealed Things

Mitch writes about Deuteronomy 29:29 and those things that God keeps secret.

Two Minutes Matters: What I’ve Learned About Building Habits

David explains some of what he has learned about building habits that last. He says, “If there’s anything I’ve learned about building habits over the years, it’s this: frequency is more important than length.”

A Half-Right Theology? Examining John Mark Comer’s View of God

Wyatt Graham takes a deep look at John Mark Comer’s view of God and expresses some key concerns. “Comer himself writes and teaches without tying himself to any specific tradition. As he says in Practicing the Way, a Jesuit priest functions as his spiritual life director. Thus, it’s no surprise he regularly cites a potpourri of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant or evangelical sources to explain God. Yet he does so without demonstrating a keen understanding of the doctrine of God each of those traditions presents. The result is a doctrine that feels as eclectic as his citations do.”

Flashback: An Unexpected, Overlooked Benefit of Friendships

I have learned that I should pursue friendships out of love for my family. I am a better husband to my wife and a better father to my children when I have meaningful friendships with others.

Regardless of what we think or feel, there is no authentic worship of God without a right knowledge of God.

—Bob Kauflin

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    A Light on the Hill

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