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A La Carte (May 26)

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A Dad’s Life – This article makes you click “next page” twice and throws in some pop-under ads. Despite all that, it’s still well worth reading.

Letter to a Teen Unboxing Their First Smartphone – Here’s an article I wrote for Desiring God. It’s intended for the teen who is just getting a smartphone for the first time.

How Batteries Work – You’ve always wondered, haven’t you?

Seeing the Invisible God – “I have often thought that just one, brief, sensory-filled visitation from the Lord would be the most effective way for me to be changed. It could be accomplished in a minute or less and would, I think, inspire greater obedience, less wavering or dullness of faith, more vivid hope, and tireless evangelistic zeal. That doesn’t seem too much to ask.”

Risen – I suppose we will be hearing a lot more about this movie in the days to come. Rumor has it that it is an unofficial sequel to The Passion of the Christ.

A Week with the Watch – My friend Nathan reflects on his first week with an Apple Watch.

20 Lessons in 20 Years – Brian Croft has just completed 20 years of ministry and takes some time to reflect on lessons he has learned.

My graphic designer is on vacation; quote graphics will return in 2 weeks.


  • Authority

    How Men Can Use Their Authority Well

    There are few topics that have proven trickier to navigate than the topic of authority. We know we need authority to function as families, churches, and nations, yet there is something deep within our sinful humanity that causes us to rebel against it wherever it exists. We both want it and despise it. 

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    A La Carte (May 22)

    The ancient world had no word for child abuse / What I wish I had learned in theological college / Pray to the Lord of the harvest / What God is healing while not healing my health problems / Are you willing to show up? / Artificial preaching / Sales and deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (May 21)

    One step becomes a three-day walk / Tolkien, foolishness, and the ordinary means of grace / The staggering beauty and burden of church life / Denominational health / Three truths to combat your news anxiety / Don’t do the Devil’s work for him / and more.

  • The Most Neglected Element of Worship

    The Most Neglected Element of Worship

    There are some elements of public worship that receive a great deal of attention. These elements are taught, practiced, rehearsed, and perfected until they are as good as they can be. In most churches, this includes the music, of course, and often the preaching. Why do these receive so much attention?

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    A La Carte (May 20)

    The pastor who refuses to back down / The missionary with Ebola / Why we don’t trust pastors / Rushing our quiet times / The other side of seminary / The remedy, the problem, and the church / Why we need to interpret the Bible / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (May 19)

    The wrong lessons from the latest scandal / The blessing of being forgotten / If your chatbot offers prayer / Have tongues ceased? / Consider the small town / Thinking Christianly about complex topics / Book releases / and more.