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A La Carte (September 29)

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Good morning. Grace and peace to you.

Today’s Kindle deals include a helpful book by Andrew Davis on memorizing Scripture. You’ll also find a book by John Piper and more besides.

Is Textual Criticism . . . Cool?

Michael Kruger asks a strange but relevant question: Is textual criticism actually kind of cool at the moment?

Old Wisdom for Navigating New Technology

“Though there is no looming threat of a robotic takeover, the church must provide pastoral wisdom on the uses and potential misuses of AI technology. The author of Ecclesiastes wrote, ‘there is nothing new under the sun.’ Yet, while there might be nothing ‘new,’ there can be new tools that become a playground for old sins.”

Does God Change His Mind?

This is a common question and a very fair one: Does God change his mind? James Dolezal offers a good answer.

Hugs

Patsy Kuipers offers just one small example of God’s kindness in her life. “Regardless of our circumstances, God has not left us. He invites us to bring our concerns to Him, thankful for the evidence of His love all around us, confident that He will hear us and grant us His peace, peace unlike any the world can give.”

Should I Submit to My Pastor(s)?

Blake considers if and how Christians ought to submit to their pastors.

Why My Watch Buzzes at 10:02 Every Morning

Ed explains why his watch buzzes at 10:02 every morning. Maybe that’s a habit you’d also do well to begin.

Flashback: The Tale of the Pig and the Sheep

If a sheep and a sow fall into a ditch, the sow wallows in it, but the sheep bleats pathetically until she is cleansed by her master. Be the sheep, my friend, and not the pig.

Praying is enjoying – and pleading for – the friendship and friendly assistance of God.

—Michael Reeves

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