May the Lord be with you and bless you on this fine day. What Can the Church Do About Child Protection? “Our theological convictions about the dignity of all people made in God’s image, our understanding of the Bible’s standards for Christian character, and its demands for how we care for the vulnerable must lead to changes in the way we view abuse prevention and child protection.” Briggham Winkler offers churches some direction in protecting children from abuse. Are There Two Creation Accounts? “One often hears the idea that there are two creation accounts in Genesis 1–2, almost as if it were intuitively obvious.” And while there are differences between Genesis 1 and 2, does that mean there are truly two separate and contradictory accounts? Trust Through the Dark Brings Triumph in the Dawn “Christian, the night may feel long, but the light will dawn again. You can’t put trust in circumstances changing in the way or timing you desire, but you can trust the One who rules over them. And he cannot be unfaithful to his promises.” The lasting legacy of ordinary believers What a joy to know that God carries out his work through very ordinary people like you and me. Step Into the Sand & Dip Your Toes in the Water Lauren draws a lesson from an unimpressive (but enjoyable) beach. Testimony of the Mind and Heart Rebekah considers testimonies that involve the heart and the mind. “Some of our encounters with Christ are dramatic, sudden, and emotional, while some are more … Continue reading A La Carte (July 13)