Good day! May the Lord bless you and keep you today. There are lots of good books in today’s list of Kindle deals. Good Habits from Painful Beginnings This article considers the way that good habits often have their genesis in painful beginnings. “How often does God allow something negative or painful in our lives so that we begin something new—a new habit that is for our own good?” Pastors Aren’t the Brand “We’re told these days how important it is to develop a personal brand.” Yet as Darryl tells us here, neither the pastor nor the church should be a brand. Is your church website accomplishing the right things? It’s the first impression people have of your community. It can be a powerful tool for communication with your congregation. Is it doing what it needs to do? The team behind WhiteHorseInn.org, ElisabethElliot.org, and even Challies.com, also makes sites for local churches! In March only, mention ‘CHALLIES’ to receive 30% off your first year of service with MereChurch. (Sponsored Link) This American High “Thirty-five years ago, I loved foolish bits of sticky paper. Thirty-five years from now, what will be my lament? Today I cling to my home, my security, my liberty – the very things I view as blessings from God – but will I have used them to serve and save eternal souls? Or will these ‘blessings’ have distracted me from what is most important?” Are You Standing in God’s Way? Can we stand in God’s way? “You may dismiss this question on … Continue reading A La Carte (March 9)