Aileen and I have had a wonderful time on this twenty-fifth anniversary trip to New Zealand. But the time to leave is drawing near. We will see a few more sites on Saturday, worship with a nearby local church on Sunday, then make our way home on Monday. The Lord has been very kind to us. On sale this week at Westminster Books is one I’ve very much been looking forward to reading. The Death of Church and Pub Carl Trueman spent some time in England and now reflects on the death of the church and the demise of the pub. 5 Resolutions for the Weary and Worn Out “There is a certain weariness that comes in the summer, when we suddenly realize half the year has flown by and things aren’t better than it was in January—or have gotten worse. Maybe your relationships need work, and you’ve found yourself fighting with family and friends. Maybe there’s trouble at home and brokenness in your family. Maybe you’re tired of running the Christian race and your spiritual life has grown stale.” Aaron Lee offers help. Pastors and Social Media Samuel James lets us in on some of the questions he might ask a candidate for a ministry position if he was serving on a pastoral search committee. Pastoral Q & A: How Often Should I Confess My Sin? How often should a Christian confess his sins? Wes offers a good answer to the question. Corinthian Enthusiasm Derek Thomas: “Only one book is absolutely essential to save … Continue reading A La Carte (August 25)