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A La Carte (12/15)

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How To Benefit from the Bible
James MacDonald has penned a good article with advice on how to benefit from reading the Bible.


The Joy and Pain of an Intergenerational Church
TripleD comes through with a poignant article about the joy and the pain of pastoring an intergenerational church.


The Size of the Stars and Planets
This little video tries to convey an idea of just how earth compares in size to many of the stars and planets.


48 by 48
This is an interesting project. Drew is traveling the US for 48 weeks, attempting to do some kind of a volunteer project in 48 different states.


What Is Reformed Theology?
This twelve-part video series from R.C. Sproul, in which he explains the basics of Reformed theology, is now freely available online.


Christmas Sale @ DG
Desiring God has some really good deals if you’re still shopping for Christmas gifts.


2009 in Pictures
The Big Picture has an amazing roundup of this year’s most notable photos.


  • 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.

  • Free Stuff Fridays (TGBC)

    This weeks Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away a bundle of their best-selling Good Book Guides that are designed to guide your head and your heart through God’s word. Each Good Book Guide includes a concise leader’s guide in the back.  The Bundle includes: Giveaway Rules: You…