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A La Carte (May 30)

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The God of love and peace be with you on this fine day.

There are a few interesting titles to consider in today’s Kindle deals.

(Yesterday on the blog: Three Respectable Sins of Pastors)

Seeking Wisdom Without Training Wheels: An Exhortation to Christian Graduates

Though this article is primarily for recent graduates, it includes wisdom and exhortations that will benefit all of us.

David Powlison on Zealous Polemicists

This is some brief but helpful material from David Powlison. Without care, all of us can become “zealous polemicists.”

The Actual Divisive Ones

Mitch Chase shows how we can sometimes be wrong about who is actually being divisive.

What Is Christian Nationalism?

This is quite a long article, but it will prove helpful if you’re interested in figuring out what is meant by “Christian Nationalism”. It looks at definitions from both proponents and detractors.

Are the Stories of Jesus Borrowed From Pagan Myths? (Video)

I’m sure we have all heard that the stories of Jesus were just borrowed from pagan myths. Dr. Timothy Paul Jones explains how this at first concerned him and how he now answers it.

As for Those Rich in Books in This Present Age

There’s lots to think about here for those who are rich (in books) in this present age.

Flashback: Another Week in a Difficult and Hostile World

The people come to church each week weary and hungry, eager to be fed. And it is the task of the pastor to meet their need for spiritual sustenance, to equip them for their God-given duties, to feed them good food.

It would be a good contest among Christians, one to labor to give no offense, and the other to labor to take none.

—Richard Sibbes

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    Works & Wonders (March 22)

    Trying something new for Sunday: A brief devotional with stories, songs, articles, photographs, and more. All about rejoicing in the works and wonders of God.

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    Weekend A La Carte (March 21)

    Sports gambling / The challenges of new technology / New music / The Abuja affirmation / Bird names / Baptism / Think pieces and longform writing / and more.

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    A La Carte (March 20)

    A La Carte: The one-hundredth-day name / What does the Bible say about Satan? / Calibrating the conscience / When Christians disagree / Legacy over platform / What can triumphant Christians sing? / and more.

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    A La Carte (March 19)

    A La Carte: All things from his fatherly hand / Surrendering to kindness / Doing what you’re told / A legacy better than the Hall of Fame / Mercy ministry is not missions / The Black Sheep and the Laptop Girl / and more.