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To Save a Life
I found this review interesting. Writing for the National Post, Barry Hertz writes a scathing review of what he calls the “faithsploitation” genre of film.

Uncle Jay Explains
Once again Uncle Jay explains the week’s news.

Songs that Celebrate the Resurrection
Bob Kauflin provides a list of songs that celebrate Christ’s resurrection. “Because we tend to sing a high percentage of songs about the resurrection on Easter Sunday, I thought I’d take the opportunity to suggest some songs I’ve become aware of that highlight the resurrection, especially in view of the cross.”

Is It Moral To Walk Away From Your Home Loan?
Gene Edward Veith looks at this question. “Lots and lots of homeowners are “underwater.” That is, they owe more on their houses than they are worth. Brett Arends, writing in the Wall Street Journal, says that it’s okay to walk away from loans like that…”

Does God Believe in Atheists?
Monergism Books has this title by John Blanchard on sale today.


  • New and Notable Christian Books for February 2026

    New and Notable Christian Books for February 2026

    Not a single month goes by without Christian publishers providing us with great new resources. Thankfully, most of those new books end up in my mailbox. That allows me to sort through them and distil them down to a list like this one: A list of new and notables.

  • A La Carte Friday 2

    A La Carte (February 27)

    A La Carte: Time / More than a book / If you knew him, you would ask / The multitasking myth / Beware AI-generated Christian content / It’s sad that you believe that / and more.

  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    A La Carte (February 26)

    A La Carte: Death with dignity / On “balance” and young men / No need to fear / A gospel reset for the weary Christian / A shy guy’s guide to big groups / Book and Kindle deals / and more.

  • Substacks I Read and Recommend in 2026

    30 Christian Substacks I Read and Recommend in 2026

    t is a blessing to have so many dedicated and talented Christian writers who are willing to share their work with us. Many of them choose to share it through Substack, a platform for email newsletters. I follow all kinds of Substacks and thought it might be helpful to create a roundup of some of…

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    A La Carte (February 25)

    A La Carte: Why wouldn’t God provide more proof? / Gospel antidotes to anxiety / The predictable pastor / Writing is pain / Depths of Mordor / The Lord’s Supper is the best altar call / and more.

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    A La Carte (February 24)

    A La Carte: Carl Trueman on playing God / Gen Z and the search for status / John Piper on the marks of a godly boss / Interpreting OT laws / What is fasting? / When the gospel becomes an idol / and more.