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A La Carte (October 12)

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May the Lord be with you and bless you today.

Those who hunt for Kindle deals will find another small collection today.

(Yesterday on the blog: How Joni Eareckson Tada Blessed Me (Forty Years Ago))

The Joy of Knowledge

Have you ever noticed that greater knowledge is often the key that unlocks greater enjoyment? This article explains it well.

‘No’ to Trans, ‘Yes’ to Gay Marriage: Will This Be the New Normal?

Glen Scrivener: “More and more, public aspects of British society are expressing a skeptical no to key aspects of the trans movement. And yet, however much people might feel it to be a return to ‘common sense,’ this isn’t a return to a Christian vision. Not yet.”

Random Thoughts About Unity In The Church

Kyle offers some helpful thoughts here about unity in the church. “As a churchman, it breaks my heart to see brothers separated and divided over issues in many of our congregations, presbyteries, and denominations. I have friends from all over the Reformed World and many of us are dealing with issues. I want to give some general thoughts about our present needs.”

Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before Confronting a Brother or Sister in Christ

Somewhat related, here are ten questions to ask yourself before you confront another person about their sin.

“Did Jesus and the apostles preach the right doctrine from the wrong Old Testament texts?” (Video)

You’ve probably heard before that Jesus and the Apostles preached sound doctrine but did so from texts they misused. G.K. Beale responds to that idea in this short video.

You Are Not Invisible to God

Sylvia Schroeder writes poignantly here. “My daughter, in her power chair changes how I look at others. People once invisible to me, catch my eye now. I can see them with my heart.” She describes an example of that very thing.

Flashback: Positive Purity

Sexual purity is not ultimately about what to avoid, but what to pursue and what to enjoy. It’s about putting those old and ugly behaviors to death in order to free yourself to pursue the better ones. God wants to free you from sin so you can enjoy his gifts.

If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.

—C.T. Studd

  • Free Stuff Fridays (TGBC)

    This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away a bundle of books for Christians who want to deepen their relationship with God. The Bundle Includes…. Giveaway Rules: You may enter one time. When you enter, you permit The Good Book Company to send you marketing emails which…

  • Everyday Gospel

    Everyday Gospel

    We are not lacking when it comes to daily devotionals. To the contrary, there are more options than we could possibly read in a lifetime. Yet not all daily devotionals are created equal, so it can be difficult to find a good one—one that is worthy of a full year’s attention.

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    A La Carte (October 4)

    A La Carte: When are two people really married? / Hope for women in a post-Roe world / Who causes suffering? / When our foundation falters / When you fear your best days are behind you / and more.

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    A La Carte (October 3)

    A La Carte: Let’s stop the kid jokes / The fathered universe / The Gettys’ modern hymn movement / Reading is fundamental / When internet culture becomes the culture / Kindle deals / and more.

  • The Victim of a Grave Injustice

    The Victim of a Grave Injustice

    Joseph was the victim of a grave injustice. Though he was a righteous man, he was being treated like an unrighteous one. Though he was pure, he was being treated like a convict. Though he was blameless, he was being treated like he was guilty. And there was no court of appeal, no opportunity to…

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    A La Carte (October 2)

    A La Carte: Clearing up confusion about humility / A new initiative / Lessons in holiness / Contemporary Christian music / John Piper on overcoming spiritual laziness / The flipside of worry / and more.