A La Carte (5/19)

May 19, 2008

1 min read

Monday May 19, 2008

The Imagination of C.S. Lewis
Leland Ryken’s article on C.S. Lewis from a recent edition of Tabletalk is a masterpiece.

Carson on Red Letter Christians
Denny Burk shares some of D.A. Carson’s words on those who now call themselves “red letter Christians.”

Amy Hall on Prince Caspian
The reviews for Prince Caspian are decidedly mixed. Amy Hall says it is a good film that misses the mark and tells us how.

Portion Size Then and Now
A visual comparison of how portion sizes (and belt sizes) have changed.

Clarus Audio
Zach posts the audio from a recent conference involving D.A. Carson and Michael Horton. The topic was “Galatians and the problem of self justification.”

A La Carte (1/10)

Thursday January 10, 2008 A Prince Caspian WishlistC.S. Lewis scholar Devin Brown shares his “Prince Caspian” wishlist as he anticipates this summer’s movie release. Purgatorio ReturnsAt long last the satirical site Purgatorio has returned from hiatus. And there was much rejoicing. Can You Respect Him?At Making Home there is a good article about the importance…

Jan 10, 2008

A La Carte

1 min read
A La Carte (6/4)

Wednesday June 4, 2008 A Princely Film We Commoners Can Relate ToC.S. Lewis scholar Devin Brown has an interesting review of “Prince Caspian.” He liked the movie (and perhaps understood the movie) better than many other reviewers. Dever on Personal Bible ReadingNew Attitude’s blog has a brief interview with Mark Dever on personal Bible reading…

Jun 4, 2008

A La Carte

1 min read
A La Carte (1/11)

Friday January 11, 2008 Guidance on GuidanceLydia turns to Ray Pritchard who provides some biblical wisdom based on four myths about God’s guidance (-5 points to me for such an awkward sentence). Crossway Stands Behind MeMarc over at Purgatorio shares with the world the title and subject of my next book. It’s not what you…

Jan 11, 2008

A La Carte

1 min read

When The Path That I Fear Is the Way He Has Set

There are some lyrics we all especially treasure, certain lines that settle in especially near to our hearts. Personally, I often find myself pondering the words that begin CityAlight’s “In the Valley (Bless the Lord).” “When the path that I feared / Is the way He has set / And I long to give in…

Mar 12

Articles

5 min read
A La Carte (March 12)

A La Carte: Ambidextrous apologists / When grief doesn’t include tears / Mistakes when learning to pray / When it’s good to argue / Sloth and diligence / Kindle deals / and more.

Mar 12

A La Carte

3 min read
A La Carte (March 11)

A La Carte: What we gained and lost by live-streaming / The spouse of an unbeliever / To the exhausted / Draw near to God through writing / Shrinking in shame / No one seeks God / and more.

Mar 11

A La Carte

3 min read
Using Photographs in the Church and Classroom

The Photo Companion to the Bible illustrates every book in the New Testament through beautiful, high-quality digital photographs. Especially designed for use by Bible teachers and church leaders, this PowerPoint-based resource includes explanatory notes and is easily adaptable to your needs. Your download includes generous usage permissions that cover the home Bible study, the classroom,…

Mar 10

Sponsored

6 min read
What’s a Trade War and How Did We End Up In One?

A couple of months ago, I wrote an article titled “Trump, Trudeau, and the 51st State.” It began with the words, “These are strange days in Canada.” Little did I know—though I suppose I should have predicted—that they would only get stranger.

Mar 10

Articles

11 min read
A La Carte (March 10)

A La Carte: Do your Sunday songs pass the test? / Deflating our pride / The massive “revivals” happening at universities / Parenting a special needs child / Every Christian is a counselor / Kindle deals / and more.

Mar 10

A La Carte

3 min read

Nick Would Be 25 Years Old Today

I don’t why we place more emphasis on some birthdays than others. Why is 16 more significant than 17? Why are multiples of 5 more significant than multiples of 4 or 6? I don’t who decides these things or on what basis, but I suppose 25 is significant because it marks a quarter of a…

Mar 5

Articles

5 min read
What’s a Trade War and How Did We End Up In One?

A couple of months ago, I wrote an article titled “Trump, Trudeau, and the 51st State.” It began with the words, “These are strange days in Canada.” Little did I know—though I suppose I should have predicted—that they would only get stranger.

Mar 10

Articles

11 min read
Disrupted Journey

I am convinced it is appropriate to acknowledge those who bear with chronic pain and illness and that it is especially fitting to give special honor to do those who do so with a deep sense of submission to God’s mysterious purposes in their suffering. But if that’s true, I believe it is also appropriate…

Mar 7

Book Reviews

4 min read
John Mark Comer and Practicing The Way

It has been a few years since I have had a substantial number of people reach out to ask my view on a particular author. Do you know anything about him? Have you read him? Would you consider reviewing some of his books? But after this break of a few years, it has recently begun…

Sep 25, 2024

Book Reviews

11 min read
Is It Sinful to Observe (or Not To Observe) Lent?

This is the time of year when I receive a lot of questions about Lent. Is it sinful to observe Lent? Is it sinful not to? Is there spiritual benefit in observing it? Or could there even be an element of spiritual danger? I am going to offer a few comments of my own, then…

Mar 4, 2019

Articles

7 min read

Explore More

Explore More

Collections & Series

Top Topics

Top Scripture References

Recent Dates