I am grateful to my good friends at 20schemes for sponsoring the blog this week as they celebrate 10 years of ministry. It has been a joy to see the Lord working in and through them through this past decade. Over at Westminster Books you’ve find a “buy one get one free” deal on Tim Keller’s new book on forgiveness. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of titles. The Greater Love Declaration This is a helpful declaration meant to affirm Christian teaching on marriage, sex, and identity. Calvin University Votes to Allow Faculty to Embrace Heretical Views on Sexuality Joe Carter: “The trustees of Calvin University voted to keep faculty who reject the Bible’s clear teachings on what constitutes sexual immorality. Will the denomination step in, or will they allow the school to embrace heretical views?” Pastor, Don’t Forget to Add Personal Evangelism to Your Crazy Schedule “The rhythms of pastoral ministry can work at cross-purposes with regular evangelism. Sermon preparation, pastoral care, member hospitality, hospital visits, funerals, and weddings, can confine a pastor to a monolithically Christian circle. Furthermore, if their kids are homeschooled or attend Christian school, and their spouse stays home, a pastor can easily go months without speaking to a non-Christian.” Church History Simonetta Carr’s Church History provides a thrilling overview of God’s work in His people. Readers young and old will learn from this beautifully illustrated story of our Christian heritage. Check out Free Stuff Fridays this week for a chance to win a free copy of Church History! (Sponsored … Continue reading Weekend A La Carte (November 12)