Good morning. Grace and peace to you. There are a few new Kindle deals that are well worth a look. Be sure to check out this long list of Cyber Monday deals that may be of interest. When God’s Sovereign Will Seems Inscrutable “Sometimes God’s sovereign will seems inscrutable, especially when it involves His allowing overwhelming trial or crushing disappointment. Or when He permits the thwarting of what consecrated Christians had become thoroughly convinced was in keeping with His plan and would bring great glory to Him.” Vance Christie illustrates this from Elisabeth Elliot’s life. Not-Really-Already-But-Definitely-Not Yet Samuel James: “For the last few years I’ve thought much about what happens to our relationships, our beliefs, and even our minds when the whole range of human experience is translated to a digital medium.” Nothing is Impossible… “When you face things that are impossible it can bring up many questions. What will happen if we cannot make ends meet? Will my wayward child ever come back to the Lord? Will I always be alone? Will I get better? What if my friend or family member never comes to know Jesus?” Benefits of Giving Thanks Barbara Harper: “Though our US holiday of Thanksgiving is over, giving thanks should continue. This year I saw some benefits to thanksgiving, some of which I don’t remember noticing before.” External bodies are advisory, not authority This is common-sense but important. “If you are an independent, the independency of the local church is something you kind of camp out on. It’s not some … Continue reading A La Carte (November 28)