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A La Carte (May 22)

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

Today’s Kindle deals include some Bible studies and some Christian living books.

(Yesterday on the blog: AI Makes Me Doubt Everything)

Is This the Way? A Review of Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Kevin DeYoung has written a long and thorough review of John Mark Comer’s mega-seller Practicing the Way. “The existence of this review (not to mention its length) is a testament to how many people—from a variety of theological backgrounds—are captivated by what John Mark Comer has to offer.”

Kay Arthur (1933–2025): The Woman Who Taught Me to Study the Bible

Melissa Kruger expresses gratitude for the life and legacy of Kay Arthur. “I read the news of Kay’s passing with a profound sense of both grief and gratitude. I’m so thankful for her faithful love of the Scriptures that she shared with so many.”

Overcoming Fear in the Waiting Room

“About two hours ago, a huddle of nurses and surgeons whisked my daughter away to the operating room, leaving my husband and me to watch her disappear down the corridor. We made our way to the waiting room, and we’re sitting there now.” Jen writes in real-time as her daughter undergoes surgery.

Be Drunk With Love?

In Song of Solomon we read, “Be drunk with love.” It’s an interesting image and J.A. Medders looks at it in this article.

Is There a Future for Church Grandpas and Grandmas?

Trevin writes about the important role of church grandpas and grandmas. “The church grandma wasn’t a super-reader in the Dostoevsky or Dickens sense, but she was a super-reader of the Bible. ‘They really did begin their day and end their day in the Word,’ Brad says, ‘in leisurely, patient, quiet time in the presence of God as he made himself manifest in the Scriptures to them.’”

Do You See God?

Mark Jones: “Do you see God? Few questions are more important in the life of the Christian, both now and for the satisfaction of our souls forever. Just as one must ask (and answer), ‘What must I do to be saved?’ one must also ask (and answer), ‘How can I see God?’”

Flashback: The Freedom of Embracing My Weaknesses

God has gifted me in some ways, but not others. He has provided certain opportunities but denied many more. As important as it has been to learn who God has made me to be has been learning, admitting, and embracing who he has not made me to be.

Surround yourself with people who feed your soul, not your ego.

—B.J. Thompson

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    Our culture lacks any coherent, unifying worldview. We’ve moved on from post-truth postmodernism to “Live your truth” metamodernism, where good vibes matter more than consistent ideas. In this world, few see the conflict between “trans-affirming” and “pro-woman.” And the same person using mushrooms to aid spiritual “connection” tells us to “trust the science” about human…

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    A Simple Way To Ensure You Use AI Well (And Not Poorly) 

    Every new technology introduces both benefits and drawbacks to its users and to the wider culture. The world being what it is, there are always plusses and minuses, so that even as a new tech gives with one hand, it takes away with the other. We are quickly learning that Artificial Intelligence is no exception…

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  • Duty

    For Our Good, Not For Our Bondage

    Matthew Henry once said that when we are out of the way of duty, we are in the way of temptation. Yet Jerry Bridges warns that the spiritual disciplines are privileges to be used, not duties to be performed. So are they duties or are they not?

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