Good morning from Bangkok, Thailand, where I’m visiting friends for a day as I make my way from Australia to Seoul, South Korea. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of interesting books. (Yesterday on the blog: In a Distant Land) Five Illustrations to Better Understand Emotions Kevin provides a few illustrations meant to help you better understand emotions. What Are Some Dangers of Neglecting Church History? “We have much to learn from our brothers and sisters in the faith from around the globe, but we also have much to learn from our brothers and sisters—faithful disciples—who’ve come before from two millennia of church history.” What is Theology? Since God is the object of our knowledge, the source of our wisdom, and the fountain of our everlasting happiness, what greater endeavor could the Christian ever pursue than theology? Join Matthew Barrett for free to study the foundational elements of Christian Theology through For The Church Institute at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. (Sponsored Link) Christians Are Not Totally Depraved “The phrase ‘total depravity’ refers to a person’s sinful condition outside of the mercy of Christ. So, after conversion, is a sinner still totally depraved?” Mitch Chase answers and clarifies. What I’ve Learned from the Anglicans This is a neat little series from 9Marks: What I’ve Learned from the Anglicans, What I’ve Learned from the Baptists, and What I’ve Learned from the Presbyterians. The Days Are Long, But the Years Are Short I enjoyed this “letter from grandpa.“ Being in the business of hanging out … Continue reading A La Carte (July 25)