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A La Carte (May 24)

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The God of love and peace be with you today.

(Yesterday on the blog: My Heart Longs for Justice (Kind of))

The reckoning of the Lord

Here is Al Mohler’s response to the report issues by Guidepost Solutions about abuse in the SBC. “I am writing this essay in one of the most difficult moments ever experienced by my beloved denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention. Considering the historical roots of the SBC, that is quite a statement, but it is true. It is a moment long in coming and it is not over.”

Hearing the Warning of the SBC

Samuel James makes some crucial observations about the report as well. “The consistent, pervasive, unifying, and unavoidable theme of the report is the desire by several SBC leaders to preserve the indemnity and reputation of the denomination above all else.”

More Powerful Than the Hate That Divides

This article was helpful in helping me better understand the recent shooting in Laguna Woods and its background—the antipathy between some Taiwanese people and people from mainland China.

How this Christian is responding to the Federal Election

Australia has just elected a new government and here is one Christian reflecting on what it means and how he will respond. What he says about the Anglican Prayer Book is especially thought-provoking.

3 Ways to Stay Focused While Praying

Doug Eaton offers some help from D.A. Carson.

Introducing Spring 2022 Eikon

CBMW has released a new issue of their journal Eikon. It offers lots of interesting reading!

Flashback: What Jesus Does Not Pray

We can have no confidence we will be preserved from falling into times of persecution, but every confidence we will be kept from falling into the evil hands of the one who, for now, is the prince of this world.

We trust as we love, and we trust where we love; if you love Christ much surely you will trust Him much.

—Thomas Brooks

  • Preaching

    What a Miracle!

    Over the course of our Christian lives, we hear hundreds or even thousands of sermons. Perhaps through the sheer repetition, we are prone to forget what makes preaching so special, so unique. At the heart of preaching is the wonder…

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    Weekend A La Carte (November 1)

    A La Carte: Wellness cannot save you / “The Mercy of God” / Young men and sports gambling / Following through on the Reformation / The decline of reading and the rise of reels / Helping kids process social media violence / and more.

  • Helping Your Kids

    Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design

    Despite the temptation to think otherwise, I am certain there has never been a time or a context in which it has been easy to raise children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Rather, every set of parents of every era and place has had to face challenges.

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    A La Carte (October 31)

    A La Carte: God’s witness in true myths / Kevin DeYoung and the search for chivalry / While you sleep, Jesus prays for you / John Piper on spiritual assurance / Speaking to children about abortion / and more.

  • New-and-Notable

    New and Notable Christian Books for October 2025

    As October draws to its close, I wanted to ensure you know about at least some of the most notable books it brought our way. For each, I’ve provided the publisher’s description to give you a sense of what it’s all about. I hope there is something here that’s of interest to you!