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A La Carte (March 23)

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The Archive of an Interesting Life – It’s not a junk drawer — it’s the archive of an interesting life.

The Grace in Going to Church – I like this one: The simple grace of committing to a church and going there week in and week out.

Al Mohler on Keeping the Southern Baptist FaithWORLD magazine interviews Al Mohler.

The Wonder of Sunday Morning – Trevin Wax reflects on the sweet wonder of a normal Sunday morning.

Homecoming – Those who have followed Kara Tippetts’ blog for the past few years will want to read about her homecoming.

John Calvin’s 4 Rules of Prayer – Joel Beeke distills some of Calvin’s wisdom on prayer.

Spurgeon

Christian, beware of thinking lightly of sin. Take heed in case you fall little by little.

—C.H. Spurgeon

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    A La Carte (April 24)

    A La Carte: He cares for us / Will the pope to go heaven? / An easy Christian faith / The good we cannot see / Chickens, elephants, and freedom / When we skip the prophets / Kindle and book deals / and more.

  • Francis

    Did Francis Prove To Be “The Humble Pope?”

    Francis’ time as pope has come to an end and already many are attempting to define his legacy. Was he a reformer? Was he a progressive? Was he an apostate? Perspectives are wildly varied with some honoring him as the greatest pope of modern times and some dishonoring him as a disgrace to the office.

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    A La Carte (April 23)

    A La Carte: How to begin a conversation with a dechurched friend / Machen was right / The truth of Christ’s resurrection / When grief becomes sin / Nope to the media’s ideal for a new pope / Book sale / and more.

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    A La Carte (April 22)

    A La Carte: Pope Francis / Yes, Jesus was crucified with nails / The mystery of “the call” / Just a little bit / The last of the four / John outran Peter / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

  • The Tallest Trees

    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…