A La Carte (May 15)

May the Lord be with you and bless you today.

There is something for pretty much everyone in today’s batch of Kindle deals.

The Clever Move of Leo XIV

Leonardo De Chirico analyzes the election of the new pope. “The election of Leo XIV was a knight’s move—unexpected, disruptive, and strategic. From a sense of institutional checkmate under Francis, the Church of Rome now attempts to reposition itself in its relationship with the world, with religions, and with humanity.”

People Expect it To Be Churchy

It turns out that when people want a church, they want a churchy church.

Don’t Let TikTok Disciple Your Kids

Chad Huffman looks at a particular TikToker and warns not to let such people disciple your children.

Playing God with Children

“We know more about pregnancy today than ever. Through science and technology, our knowledge of little ones and from the earliest moments of life is staggering.  Whether it is seeing the first heartbeat at 6 weeks or the baby moving to music at 16 weeks; the old trope that he or she is nothing more than a ‘clump of cells’ can no longer be sustained. And yet, the fight for abortion rights is as loud as it has ever been.”

17 Gospel Encouragements to Overcome Barriers to Biblical Hospitality

Here you’ll find a whole list of gospel encouragements that are meant to help you overcome barriers to extending hospitality.

Real Men Sing

Yes they do. So get singing! “As men, let’s repent of not singing. Let’s not limit singing to corporate worship. Let’s fill our homes with worship.  And let’s cast a vision to our sons of singing to the Lord as a fruit of a Spirit-filled, Word-filled, gospel-filled life.”

Flashback: The God Who Knows

We are so weak. Life is so hard. Our enemies are so vicious. But God is so good. For it’s to weak people, not strong or self-sufficient people, that the Bible assures us that Jesus knows. He knows the facts of your weaknesses, and even better, he knows the experience of your weaknesses.