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A La Carte (June 30)

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God Made Me This Way – The article isn’t the easiest read, but it’s a worthwhile one. Phillip Jensen writes on the nature/nurture debate.

Asking for Too Little – Do you sometimes feel like you’re asking too much from God? Maybe you’re actually asking too little.

Happy 18th to Us – Jared Wilson has some helpful reflections on marriage in this article celebrating his 18th anniversary.

Small Differences – This article highlights some of the similarities and differences between Canada and the United States.

Biblical Theology and the Sexuality Crisis – Read this piece from Al Mohler for the big point and for the thought-provoking lines (like this: “That which was once condemned is now celebrated, and the refusal to celebrate is now condemned.”).

5 Reasons to Rejoice, Not Worry – Randy Alcorn: “Worry is a kill-joy. It specializes in worst case scenarios when God promises us best case scenarios…”

Belmonte

The Gospel never has a better name than when it goes forth in a manner beyond reproach.

—Kevin Belmonte

  • Daily Liturgy Devotional

    Why Not Use a Daily Liturgy for Your Devotions?

    Trends come and go. Certain habits or interests rise for a time, wane, then rise again, often at unexpected moments. One of the recent trends I have found particularly surprising and also particularly interesting is the rise (or re-rise, if you prefer) of liturgy. This may be liturgy within formal worship services of the local…

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    A La Carte (November 1)

    A La Carte: When a Berkeley feminist had three sons / The tragedy of IVF / What if I don’t feel forgiven? / Piper on how not to respond to suffering / What sola scriptura protects us against / Kindle deals / and more.

  • New and Notable Christian Books for October 2024

    New and Notable Christian Books for October 2024

    As October draws to its close, I wanted to ensure you know about at least some of the most notable books it brought our way. I did not see quite the quantity of new books I have seen in some previous months, but there were still some special ones. For each, I’ve provided the publisher’s…

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    A La Carte (October 31)

    A La Carte: What is the Reformation? / More than a list of problems / A surprising story / More than songs of praise / Do elders need to evangelize? / Preach the gospel / and more.

  • From Practice to Perfection

    From Practice to Perfection

    You should stop by someday,” he said. “The orchestra is beginning to learn a new piece. I think you would enjoy hearing them. As promised, he met me in the lobby and led me through a locked door. As we walked down a long hallway, I could begin to hear music coming from somewhere ahead.…

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    A La Carte (October 30)

    A La Carte: Not the Halloween you remember / How God used the loss of a loved one to save another / Infertility and longing / Daylight saving and spiritual disciplines / Belong and believe? / and more.