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A La Carte (October 20)

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Good morning. Grace and peace to you.

Monday Kindle deals can sometimes be delayed, but if all goes well, you should find some deals on good books by D.A. Carson and others. Mark Vroegop’s Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy should be among them and has proven both popular and influential. There’s also a sale from Baker Books that has quite a few good options.

The Future of Anglicanism Has Arrived: What GAFCON’s Statement Means for Evangelicals

You may have heard major news from the Anglican Church last week. This article explains what happened and what it means going forward.

Assisted Suicide Will Wash Us Away

This is written from a UK perspective but describes what euthanasia has unleashed and will unleash wherever it is permitted. “The legislation for assisted suicide unleashes a pity which only looks at today and has no regard for tomorrow. It is potent in destruction but weak in healing, strong enough to allow a man to die but lacking the strength to help him live. We cannot allow this pity to become our master.”

The State of Theology

What do Americans believe? Every few years, Ligonier’s State of Theology survey asks people on the street and in congregations what they really believe about Jesus, the Bible, and ethical issues. The results from the 2025 survey reveal significant doctrinal confusion in the church, calling for clear and faithful Christian teaching. As we approach the anniversary of the Reformation next week, read the key findings to gain insights that can help bring theological renewal to your community. Explore the results or take the survey for yourself at TheStateOfTheology.com. (Sponsored)

I’m Still Surprised by His Goodness

Melissa confesses that, even after so many years of being a Christian, she is still surprised by God’s goodness.

What Is Your Busyness Doing?

Alan Noble writes about the sin of acedia. “It seems to me that busyness is deceptive. It often starts out virtuous, a courageous effort to manage the daily affairs of your life for the sake of your loved ones and to honor God—in the model of the ant. But the rhythms of hustle can overtake you. They can be seductive. There is a numbness that sets in when you are busy.”

When Dad Will Not Lead in the Home

What should you do when dad will not lead in the home? Chap Bettis provides a response to a common question.

DO Something When You Are Maligned

Here is some instruction on what to do when you are maligned.

Flashback: If Just One Person Returned

We have the sure and steady word of the God who made us, the God who saved us, the God who raised his Son, the God who has promised that he has given us the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ. 

A family well launched in the morning with prayers goes with a blessing all day.

—De Witt Talmage

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    The cage stage in the digital age / When did Christian music all become worship music? / Why AI worship feels empty / Grace through discipline / The messy, glorious church / Trivia / and more.

  • Church Camera

    Preaching for the Viral Video

    Is it possible to preach faithfully to a congregation while also preaching for the viral clip? This article explores the incompatibility of social-media-first preaching with genuine pastoral ministry.

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    A La Carte (April 20)

    Fatherhood and Rubik’s Cube / I never felt like reading the Bible / Disobeying authorities / The case against social media / Don’t get singled out / GIRLS® / Getting rid of YouTube shorts.

  • Works & Wonders

    Works & Wonders (April 19)

    This week’s Works & Wonders includes a devotional on grace-fueled service, a new Sovereign Grace song on thankfulness, the faith of Titanic rescuer Arthur Rostron, speed puzzling, northern lights photography, a poem on readiness for death, and Easter piano music from the Gettys.

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 18)

    Long-form articles and thinkpieces on vegetative states, funerals in Africa, AI in the classroom, the history of torture, explaining how it felt, free speech in Canada, and much more.