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A La Carte (July 4)

A La Carte Friday 2

Happy Fourth of July to my American friends and family! I trust it will be a restful and enjoyable day.

Today’s Kindle deals include several books I think you’ll enjoy browsing. Be sure to consider the commentary on Matthew.

Why It’s Good (And Christian) to Love Your Country

Daniel explains why it’s a good and Christian thing to love your country.

Mending Nets in the Storm

“God may have you in a season where movement feels impossible, but that doesn’t mean you’re not to prepare. This is the time for strengthening your faith, deepening your understanding, and sharpening your discernment, because the storm will lift. And when it does, you will want to be found ready, not scrambling.”

The Fascinating History of the Wordless Book

M. R. Conrad shares some of the fascinating history of the wordless book.

What Does yhwh Mean?

Few names have caused more discussion and debate than the name of God. “While we may not know the exact origin, meaning, and pronunciation of the name yhwh, far more importantly we can know him—we can know yhwh. God’s revelation of his name was ultimately for us to know him.”

Why Children in Public Schools Deserve Beautiful Books

Nadya Williams considers the importance of quality and beautiful in children’s books.

Spiritual Authority: How to Use It, Not Abuse It

Harold Senkbeil explains how to use spiritual authority (and how not to abuse it).

Flashback: 5 Ways To Minister To Other Christians This Sunday

In every part of the life we share together as a church, we have the ability to minister the truth of God’s Word to others. Who in your church needs you to minister the word to them this Sunday?

To stay away from the Lord’s Supper because our hearts are cold is to refuse to go to the fire till we are warm.

—Maltbie Davenport Babcock

  • A La Carte Friday 2

    A La Carte (July 4)

    A La Carte: Love your country / Mending nets in the storm / The wordless book / What does yhwh mean? / Children deserve beautiful books / How not to abuse spiritual authority / and more.

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    A La Carte (July 3)

    A La Carte: Silly summers / Broken bodies and anxious souls / Caring for disabled church members / How to survive prosperity / Meeting with the grieving / What makes a sermon work / Logos and Kindle deals.

  • Is It Fair of God

    Is It Fair of God?

    It’s a question every Christian is asked to consider at one time or another: Is God fair to punish those who have never heard of Jesus Christ? There are many ways to consider the issue and many ways to answer.

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    A La Carte (July 2)

    A La Carte: Encouraging your congregation to sing / Six ways to improve your prayer meeting / Will I ever love a church again? / God’s love is sufficient to help you fight porn / God’s discipline / and more.

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    A La Carte (July 1)

    A La Carte: The Queen of Sheba tries AI / Did we sin our marriage away? / When to stop treatment / Essential practices when comforting the grieving / Jesus doesn’t use fake plants / Kindle deals.