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A La Carte (February 28)

A La Carte Friday 2

This week’s deal at Westminster Books is Kevin DeYoung’s Daily Doctrine, a book I’m sure you’ll benefit from. I’ve been reading it with Aileen at one chapter per day after dinner and enjoying it.

As usual, you’ll find a variety of Kindle deals to browse through.

On Cherry-Picking Jesus

“Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, creators of Good Mythical Morning, were recent guests on Rainn Wilson’s ‘Soul Boom’ podcast where they briefly discussed details surrounding their respective deconstructions from the evangelical Christian faith.” Blake discusses some of what they talked about.

The 3 Lost Pieces of a Good Romance

Chloe Ann discusses “the three essential elements of a good romance novel that have gradually been vanishing from mainstream romance tales, and why these three elements are necessary for a good story.”

Hear the Hallelujahs Roar (Video)

It’s always a big day when CityAlight releases a new EP. Be sure to give a listen to “Hear the Hallelujahs Roar.”

Tim Keller: King of Endnotes

You may not have noticed that Tim Keller was the king of endnotes. Trevin noticed and compiled some of his favorites.

How to Lead a Church Without Losing Your Soul

“Prior to ministry, you imagine that the inertia of pastoral life will drive you joyfully into deep communion with Jesus. But it doesn’t take long to realize how wrong that idealism is.” Luke Simmons offers some counsel that may prove especially helpful to pastors.

Do We Ever Stop Grieving? A Hopeful Perspective

I appreciate the perspective Lois offers here and the distinctions between grief, missing, and remembering. Her concern is that we do not allow ourselves to remain permanently in a state of grief.

Flashback: A Freak of Nature (and Nurture)

They work to dwarf themselves, to resist the impulse to grow their knowledge and stretch their faith. They restrain the Spirit who would so readily help them to grow. They give themselves a bonsai faith.

The love of Jesus has never waned. He has promised that he will be with you in your misery, and your tested faith will shine gloriously when you see him face-to-face.

—Ed Welch

  • Parents

    You’re Their Mom or Dad, Not Their Pastor or Evangelist

    One of the most difficult circumstances any family will face is when some love the Lord and others reject him. Sometimes it is Christian parents whose child knowingly rejects and turns away from the faith their parents had taught and modeled. Sometimes it is a Christian spouse who watches their husband or wife reject Christ…

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    A La Carte: When pleasing our kids becomes idolatry / Christian thinking about dating and marriage / Everyday hospitality / Ministry doesn’t have to be a spectacle / A theology of the bed / Kindle, commentary, and Bible sales.

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    Thy Will Be Endured

    To pray “Thy will be done” means more than “Thy will be endured.” It is more than a promise that we will grit our teeth and bear whatever his providence dictates. It will involve endurance, to be sure, but it must involve more than that. It must also involve submission and commission.

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    A La Carte: The age of the algorithm / Why we become prayerless / The king prays with the pope / Hollywood’s misstep on men’s mental health / Glory in getting old / A huge Kindle sale / and more.

  • Church

    The Church Is There

    A well-known pastor was once asked whether he was offended that a new church near his had taken on the same name. “Are you offended that they are also calling themselves Grace Church?” “No,” he replied. Then said something like, “I’m not bothered that they are calling themselves ‘Grace.’ I’m bothered that they are calling…