Good morning, my friends. May the Lord be with you and bless you today. (Yesterday on the blog: When the Sermon Fizzles Instead of Sizzles) Marriage Is Better for Your Adult Kids Than You May Think I can’t even tell you how much I appreciate this one. “While there are a variety of cultural forces shaping people’s choices around marriage and children, I’m most intrigued by the way Western culture has convinced multiple generations that life’s highest value is personal autonomy, as measured by financial independence. From that perspective, family commitments will naturally be viewed as obstacles to overcome—if not completely avoid—because they hinder the good life.” A Pastor’s Journey with Anxiety Roger Sappington explains his long journey with anxiety and offers counsel for others who are prone to it. Was Charles Spurgeon “Woke?” The Prince of Preachers was widely regarded for his care for the poor, but was he “woke” by today’s standards? While his chief concern was always the gospel, Spurgeon argued that benevolent social concern has always been a distinguishing trait of the people of God. (Sponsored Link) Is There a Danger of Worshipping the Bible Instead of God? Randy Alcorn takes on so-called bibliolatry: “I agree that there is a danger of having our faith in the wrong object. And there have been some people who seemingly hold the Bible in higher esteem than they do Jesus. But seen properly, the Bible is not a competitor with God; on the contrary, it is our God-given means of knowing Him through His … Continue reading A La Carte (June 29)