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A La Carte (July 5)

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May the Lord be with you and bless you today.

Amazon has just put a batch of Christian books (hardcover and softcover, not Kindle) on sale at around 50%-60% off. They include: Grudem’s Systematic Theology; MacArthur Study Bible ESV, NASB, Spanish; Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken; Greg Koukl’s Tactics; Hays & Duvall’s Grasping God’s Word; Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar. You may be able to find more here.

Kenya’s Eco-Tax Revolt: A Christian Response

You may have heard about riots in Kenya that were sparked by a new “eco-tax.” Paul Schlehlein has a really interesting article about it. He covers the way the West places demands on developing nations, the fact that the borrower is slave to the lender, and the Christian responsibility toward the natural world.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: In Her Own Words (Video)

You probably heard that Ayaan Hirsi Ali has made a profession of faith in Christ. Glen Scrivener sat down with her to hear about it in her own words. I appreciate the way he teaches and disciples her along the way.

Thomas Jefferson, the Baptists, and a Giant Block of Cheese

Christian history doesn’t get a lot stranger than America’s early Baptists presenting Thomas Jefferson with a mammoth block of cheese. Here’s the odd story.

It Truly Rots the Bones

We have read that envy rots the bones. In this article, Kristin shows how very true and terrible that is.

Should a Christian Get Cremated?

“Prior to 1980 very few Canadians were cremated, but according to recent data, about 75% of Canadians are cremated today. Most choose cremation because it is slightly less expensive than burial. Some prefer it because they want their ashes scattered in a location that has been meaningful to them and to their family. With religion on the decline in Canada, many are choosing cremation because they do not wish to have a traditional funeral.” What should we make of this? And should Christians prefer burial to cremation?

Is the Bible Pro-Slavery?

Is the Bible pro-slavery? Though that’s a common charge, Jonathan Noyes takes issue with it.

Flashback: Daddy Needs a Vacation

God did not apologize for resting on the seventh day of creation—the One who needed no rest took a day off to display a truth, to teach a lesson. 

God made us to be light makers, and the spotlight is meant to shine right back on him.

—Jen Oshman

  • Free Stuff Fridays (TGBC)

    This weeks Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away a bundle of their best-selling Good Book Guides that are designed to guide your head and your heart through God’s word. Each Good Book Guide includes a concise leader’s guide in the back.  The Bundle includes: Giveaway Rules: You…

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    A Light on the Hill

    In early 2020, CHBC, along with almost every other church in the world, was forced to contend with the opening days of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time Caleb Morell was working as Pastor Mark Dever’s personal assistant. Dever tasked him with finding out how the church had responded to the Spanish flu epidemic a…

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    A La Carte (April 18)

    A La Carte: John Piper on being a loner / Snapchat is harming children / The most radical thing / How not to be secular / Three commentary mistakes / Jesus, your sorrow-bearer / and more.

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    A La Carte (April 17)

    A La Carte: The vibe shift / The Jurassic Park principle of Christian freedom / This is what power looks like / Don’t stay in the puddles / The awkwardness of Easter / Kindle deals / and more.

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    They Won’t Because They Can’t

    If you’ve flown recently, you have probably made the same observation I have: No one pays attention to the pre-flight safety videos. There may be the occasional uptick in interest after a well-publicized crash or near-disaster, but soon old habits return—people stuff their AirPods into their ears and stare at their phones rather than watch…

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    A La Carte (April 16)

    A La Carte: Joy and weeping / Sullivan’s kidnapping / The sin of Sodom / John Piper’s retirement plan / Eagles, fowl, and a Savior with wings / Kindle and book deals / and more.