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Am I Still Crazy Busy? – Kevin DeYoung shares some of the ways he has responded to what he learned in writing his book on busyness. There are some helpful practical tips here!

Free Logos Book – Logos users may want to grab this month’s free book, Paul, the Interpreter of Christ by Archibald Robertson.

Hearing Something Different – We have all had times like this: I know what you say you believe, but I am hearing something different…

Old Enough to Be Baptized – Here is one many Baptists struggle with: When should we baptize children who profess faith? “Those of you who are from traditions that baptize infants may not appreciate the significance of this issue. But those of us who believe that baptism is for those who have made a personal confession of faith, it gets a little tricky.”

The Means of Grace – Joe Thorn should definitely have titled this article “Lean Into the Means,” as that would have been way more catchy. Still, read the article.

Abusing Sufficiency – Nick writes about the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture and some of the ways it has been abused. He shows several things it doesn’t mean.

Little ‘g’ gospels – “There are all kinds of little ‘g’ gospels. These are messages we preach to ourselves citing the (false) reasons God will surely love and accept us.” And those are not the gospels our kids need.

In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?

—John Stott

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    A La Carte (April 22)

    A La Carte: Pope Francis / Yes, Jesus was crucified with nails / The mystery of “the call” / Just a little bit / The last of the four / John outran Peter / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

  • The Tallest Trees

    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…

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    A La Carte (April 21)

    A La Carte: Toxic servant leadership / Taking our stress to the Lord / The problem with habits / Is it wrong for Christians to choose cremation? / Why does your church meet in a house? / Big book and Kindle deals / and more.

  • Expectations

    Why We Ask So Little of God

    Most Christians expect little from God, ask little, and therefore receive little, and are content with little. Though the Bible calls us to pray and though it promises that “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working,” we can still have very modest expectations of what God will accomplish through…

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 19)

    A La Carte: Why man needs God / Why nails matter / Kids’ picture books / MLK’s famous letter changed a DC church / How to mentor / A tearless eternity / and more.