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 … Continue reading A La Carte (May 24)