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A La Carte (September 2)

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Today’s Kindle deals include an excellent book by Jerry Bridges, a book for people struggling with sin, and a systematic theology. On the general market side, be sure to grab The Last Lion box set (one of the best biographies I’ve ever read). How To Stay Married is also quite a book, though a bit troubling at times. There are lots of other great options as well.

(Yesterday on the blog: The Mysterious Power of Male Sexuality)

Do You Love Your Children Enough to Displease Them?

It’s a good question for parents to consider: Do you love your children enough to displease them?

Let Me Google That for You

Brad Littlejohn raises a legitimate concern when it comes to sources of knowledge, whether Google or AI.

The Son of Man Came Not to Be Served, But…

“It is a freeing thing, a life-giving thing, to serve our spouses, children, parents, churches, communities etc. This mindset, thankfully, does exist in most believers in the West, and as our nations have been shaped by Christian ideals for centuries, I think it is also evident in our larger societies to a degree.”

James Dobson Was Right

Daniel Darling points to one key way in which James Dobson was right.

Parents Don’t Get a 100% Guarantee, and That’s a Good Thing.

“The death of James Dobson this week has revealed a level of vitriol against him that I did not know existed. The reaction seems to be primarily focused on his 1978 work, The Strong-Willed Child. It is easy to dismiss such criticisms as the bitterness of people who never truly embraced the faith, and that might be true in many cases. But a bit of self-examination in humility is also in order.” Kevin Schaal goes on to offer some good wisdom on parenting.

Reformed and Amillennial: Five Reasons to Embrace Amillennialism

If you’ve never considered amillennialism before, here are five good but non-confrontational reasons to consider it. “Why should Christians—especially those in the Reformed camp—embrace amillennialism over premillennialism or dispensationalism? In this post, I’ll share five compelling reasons that won me over, and I believe they can convince you too.”

Flashback: I Know It Broke Her Heart

…we as Christians ought to pursue every avenue of unity for the sake of our Father—for the sake of his joy, the obedience to his demands, and the accomplishing of his purposes.

Young people, you must pray, for your passions are strong, and your wisdom is little.

—C.H. Spurgeon

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    Robert Wolgemuth Was a Kind Man

    I don’t remember the first time I met Robert Wolgemuth, but I know it was when I was much younger and just beginning to get my bearings as a writer. At the time, I was beginning to consider whether it would be useful to retain a literary agent who would represent me to publishers. I…

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    A La Carte: The great Christian reset / Artists who refuse the hot take / A ministry of small things / The sin that so easily ensnares / The strict dietary laws / and more.

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    A Special Offer On Ten Great Books

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    A La Carte (January 20)

    A La Carte: When protest enters the sanctuary / Why I ditched my scrolling habit / Take sports betting seriously / The world runs on urgency / Sanctification hacks / Kindle deals / and more.

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    Why We Can Confidently Persevere in Prayer

    I remember the days when my children were younger and would ask me to give them something—then ask me again, and ask me again. At that age, they had no ability to gain or purchase these things for themselves, so they were entirely dependent upon their parents to grant their requests (which were usually for…

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    A La Carte (January 19)

    A La Carte: Learning to struggle / When “Stranger Things” stopped being strange / “If God Is For Us” / Reading as stewardship / A sermon you need to hear / Excellent Kindle deals / and more.