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A La Carte (May 16)

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The Lord be with you and bless you today. 

There are some new Kindle deals today, including a popular title by Jen Wilkin.

When Intrusive Thoughts Come

“Our minds are factories of thoughts—some intentional, some not. We strategize, reflect, and ruminate. And sometimes uninvited thoughts pop into our minds.” If you’ve ever battled intrusive thoughts, this article offers help.

Decisive Moments:  How a Horse Saved Orthodoxy

Wes tells how a horse unexpectedly saved orthodoxy.

The Brevity of Life

This article discusses the importance of living with the awareness that life is short and unpredictable.

Does John’s Last Supper Chronology Differ From the Other Gospels?

“Close readers of the Gospels understand that John’s timeline of the Last Supper seems to differ from the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke).” Thomas Brewer addresses and resolves what can seem to be a contradiction.

Bad Therapy

This writer is concerned about a form of parenting that is therapeutic and entirely non-confrontational. “We need to warn the churches of the direction of therapy culture for the good of children, families and churches. Tough love has its place.”

Acts of Kindness Aren’t Random

“Kindness is one fruit of the Spirit that we can’t practice in isolation. We might experience peace in our own hearts and minds or exercise self-control when we’re alone, but we demonstrate kindness in relationship.” This is important to keep in mind!

Flashback: Fathers (and Mothers), Do Not Provoke Your Children!

Do not beat down, but raise up. Do not provoke with impatience and injustice, but instead shepherd with nurture and tenderness, and do this through discipline and instruction.

God’s promises match our best, highest, and innermost desires.

—Mike Leake

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