Good morning. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Westminster Books has Christmas books on sale today. There are a number of Kindle deals from yesterday and today that you may enjoy. How to Prepare for the Metaverse “Even as the pace of technological change has felt dizzying and exhausting for churches in recent years, we’ve only seen the tip of the digital iceberg. The real change, which will truly transform our mental, spiritual, and ecclesial landscapes, is coming soon: the metaverse.” This is a concept you should probably get to know. 5 Takeaways From the Facebook Papers Chris Martin has some good analysis of the Facebook Papers, which I’m sure you’ve heard of by now. 30 Recommended Books for Reformed Thinkers Explore church history, study biblical doctrine, or deepen your faith… here are 30 recommended reformed books from Zondervan Academic. (Sponsored Link) Are we living in the last days? (Video) Are we living in the last days? Robert Godfrey answers in a brief video. Medical Marijuana and Christian Ethics Alan Branch takes a quick look at issues related to the medical use of marijuana. Why Suffering Pushes Us Toward or Pulls Us Away from God “One of novelist John Green’s best-known essays, ‘Googling Strangers,’ recounts a time in his early 20s when he worked for six months as a student chaplain at a children’s hospital, in preparation for a life devoted to ministry. One night, he was alerted by the Emergency Department to the arrival of a 3-year-old child who had suffered severe … Continue reading A La Carte (November 3)