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A La Carte (August 16)

Today’s Kindle deals include a few deals from a few different authors.

Westminster Books has a deal on the flagship ESV Bible.

A Relationship, Not a Religion?

Here’s an argument that you ought to stop saying, “It’s a relationship, not a religion.”

In the Steps of Charles Spurgeon

Trevin Wax shares a photo essay of sorts as he follows in Spurgeon’s steps.

Why Do We Sleep Under Blankets?

Why do we, even when it’s hot?

Is this the Humble Way?

If you write a song, is the humble approach to leave your name off of it?

The Next Big Political Issue

Is the legalization of marijuana the next big political issue? Gene Veith thinks so.

Writing Ourselves Off

Samuel James reflects on some of the difficulties of trying to be a writer in the digital age.

Shorter Catechism Boys

Here’s a neat account of how some well-known Christian figures were shaped by the Shorter Catechism.

Flashback: God’s Mercy and God’s Wrath Meet at the Cross

If there is no hell, there is no need for a cross. The cross shows us the depth of our sin and the height of God’s holiness, the purity of God’s wrath and the greatness of God’s mercy.

He who obeys sincerely endeavors to obey thoroughly.

—Thomas Brooks

  • 10 Reasons to Teach the Bible’s Big Truths to Children

    📖 Why teach children the big truths of the Bible? Moses commanded Israel to gather everyone—men, women, and little ones—to hear God’s law. Why? So they could “hear and learn to fear the Lord.” (Deut. 31:12-13) Children need the deep, rich truths of Scripture to know God, embrace the Gospel, and build a faith that…

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    The Prosperity Gospel We Sometimes All Believe In

    My family experienced some difficult days through the holiday season. These were the kind of days that involved ambulances, emergency rooms, bleeds, broken bones, and even terrifying diagnoses that, thankfully, turned out to be misdiagnoses. We entered this new year thankful for the holidays but also thankful to be through them. And, to be honest,…

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    A La Carte (January 13)

    A La Carte: Is Meta chasing the anti-progressive vibe shift? / Joe Rogan’s interview of Wes Huff / When one spouse claims (and one denies) abuse / Kenneth Copeland’s 10 weeks in hospital / It could have been me / Kindle deals / and more.

  • The Men Who Have Done Most for God in this World

    “The men who have done the most for God in this world have been early on their knees.” This quote from E.M. Bounds would work perfectly well without the word “early.” It would then say, “The men who have done the most for God in this world have been on their knees.” Taken that way,…

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    Weekend A La Carte (January 11)

    A La Carte: Parents can’t fight porn alone / Victory in Jesus (a new song) / Will you pass the test? / What God meant is what God means / Lessons from caring for a disabled child / and more.

  • Free Stuff Fridays (TGBC)

    This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away a bundle of books for ministry leaders.  The Bundle includes: As you look at all things through the lens of the gospel, you’ll increasingly become the fully-formed follower of Jesus and servant of his church that you have been…