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A La Carte (July 31)

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you today, my friends.

There are lots of good books coming our way this fall. Westminster Books has a Fall Pre-Order Sale going on that allows you to get them at a discount.

There are a few new Kindle deals today. You may also want to scroll down to the bottom of the page to look at the deals that have been valid through July and, hence, are coming to an end tonight. There are some interesting general market deals to consider as well, among them Cal Newport’s not-Christian but still helpful Deep Work.

10 Errors to Avoid When Talking About Sanctification and the Gospel

Kevin DeYoung lists and briefly explains 10 errors we need to carefully avoid when talking about sanctification and the gospel.

Bamboo Resilience: Christianity’s Explosive Growth in China

Writing for Desiring God, Joann Pittman offers a historical look at Christianity’s explosive growth in China. She also makes several observations about its particular strengths.

Free eBook by R.C. Sproul in 15 Languages

As the world watches Olympic athletes compete for gold, Ligonier Ministries is raising a question of eternal significance: Are you running the race of faith? A free ebook by R.C. Sproul hones in on this question and presents an accessible summary of the gospel. Download The Race of Faith and share this digital resource in 15 languages to start evangelistic conversations or encourage Christians in their faith. (Sponsored)

Faith More Precious Than Gold (Video)

Mission House has been releasing some excellent music. I think you’ll enjoy this new one titled “Faith More Precious Than Gold.”

The Hardest Part of Overcoming Addiction

Brad Hambrick: “There is nothing easy about overcoming an addiction. As we explore what would be the hardest part of this process, I want to be careful not to minimize other parts of the journey. But when you talk to people who were once slaves to substance abuse and are now experiencing significant freedom, a common refrain emerges when you ask: What was the hardest part of your journey?” It may not be what you think.

Star Wars, Star Trek, and Biblical Counseling

Bob Kellemen explains the three different “generations” of the modern biblical counseling movement and explains why it’s important for counselors to locate themselves within them.

No Repentance in Hell

“Have you ever wondered whether there will be repentance in hell? Should we imagine that those in hell will eventually cry out to God for salvation, only to have their cries rejected? Will they plead for his redemption, pledge themselves to him, and renounce their wickedness, only to have their desperate cries met with divine contempt?”

Flashback: Give Me a Faith Like His!

Joseph was a man of faith, a man who chose to believe God’s word and obey God’s direction, a man whose decision to accept Mary was also a decision to share her shame.

He that is more frequently in his pulpit to his people, than he is in his closet for his people, is but a sorry watchman.

—John Owen

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    How Donald Trump Upended Canadian Politics and Helped the Liberals Win

    On April 28, Canadians elected the Liberal Party of Canada to a fourth consecutive term. This is a rare feat for a political party in Canada and in this case, one of special significance, for just months ago, the Liberals seemed destined for near-complete destruction. The cost of living was spiking, the quality of life…

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    A La Carte (April 30)

    A La Carte: Young men wanted / The glory and danger of apologetics / God’s guidelines for sex aren’t arbitrary / How much is our church worth? / People loved the darkness / and more.

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    Releasing Today: Eric’s Greatest Race

    My new book releases today! Eric’s Greatest Race is a fully illustrated graphic novel that tells young readers the story of Eric Liddell, the famous Olympian whose steadfast courage and commitment to Christ has inspired generations of believers. It is my sincere hope that it will introduce a whole new generation to a man whose…

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    A La Carte (April 29)

    A La Carte: Has the decline of U.S. Christianity finally stopped? / Holding space for joy and sorrow / No one ever hated his own body / Wisdom principles for Christian parenting / The article you don’t want to read / A new book / Kindle deals / and more.

  • The Pursuit of Virtue

    God’s character is the essence of virtue. The heart of virtue is to know the Lord and to become like him, as a child resembles her father. That is the goal, privilege, and destiny of the redeemed. #Sponsored

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    When God Plants an Acorn, He Means an Oak

    We stood together on the crest of a hill, a gentle breeze rustling the meadow around our feet. The fields ran gently downward until they met a creek that gurgled happily in its course. A few years prior, an acorn had somehow made its way to the highest point of this hill, carelessly dropped there…