Good morning from Brazil where I am beginning to make my homeward journey after a successful week recording another episode of Worship Round the World. Today’s Kindle deals include some high-quality devotional resources. (Yesterday on the blog: Restful Blissful Ignorance) Christianity Challenges the (Stoic) Spirit I’m glad to see this examination of the growing popularity of stoicism. “Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Cameron Hanes, David Goggins, Jocko Willink. What unites them? They’re gurus of a new self-help philosophy and lifestyle: grind yourself to the bone to achieve greatness.” Scooby Doo, Oxfam and The Sexular Age Stephen McAlpline: “Let’s call this The Scooby Doo moment. You know the show that started in the 70s? Crazy kids in a van called The Mystery Machine, with a dog called Scooby Doo (Arf-Arf!)? Always turning up at haunted houses or the like, exposing the evil criminals hiding behind scary ghoul masks, or dressed up as werewolves. I’m sure those kids were all on Scooby snacks.” The Making Of Andy Stanley: Pastors Son, Turned Renegade Preacher (Video) Honest Youth Pastor has put together a helpful video on Andy Stanley. Are Things Getting Worse? It’s easy to believe that the world is getting worse and worse. But is it really? Nine Ways I’ve Seen Mark Dever Disciple Men and Raise Up Leaders “What does Mark Dever do to disciple men and raise up pastors in the context of the local church? Here are nine points that Mark has publicly shared are his practices, with some of my own reflections as someone who … Continue reading A La Carte (June 12)