A La Carte (June 20)

Today’s Kindle deals include a whole collection of excellent Puritan works (and more). (Yesterday on the blog: Why the Best Missions Sermon Is All About God’s Sovereignty) What Makes a Translation Accurate? Bill Mounce answers the question. And the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. A Psalm-Singing Resurgence This is a good development. “We are experiencing something of a Psalm-singing resurgence in our day. Resources abound online for people who would like to learn more about psalm singing. Churches are making strategic plans to train their members in singing the psalms. Blogs buzz with excitement over the Psalter. It is undeniable that the church is waking up to that which once marked it–the passionate singing of psalms.” Specific Ways You Can Pray for Your Pastor Here is a great list of specific ways you can pray for your pastor. EARN THEOLOGY AND COUNSELING DEGREES ONLINE IN SMALL GROUPS. NOW FROM WESTMINSTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Check out these reviews from current, online students: (Sponsored Link) A Parent’s Guide to the 5 Skeptics Who Want to Shame Your Kids for Being Christian This is helpful for parents. “To be clear, none of the non-believers I personally know would use shaming tactics in person. But when people are behind their screens, it brings down the ‘barrier’ of civility, and faith conversations often look very different. You can see it on social media (even with friends who wouldn’t say such things in person), comments on news articles, blog posts—everywhere.” I Need a Woman Who Can Mulch “What is … Continue reading A La Carte (June 20)