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A La Carte (May 29)

Today’s Kindle deals include a whole collection by Voddie Baucham and a couple of other solid titles. Also, Amazon is having a one-day sale on a collection of general market books. Maybe you’ll find some summer reading there.

In a Godless World

This is an interesting article because it’s written by an unbeliever. He says (and perhaps laments) that “in a largely godless world it’s hard to know what to say when tragedy strikes.”

Six Ways Men Can Support Women’s Discipleship

Trillia Newbell: “Male clergy and laity who want to enable women’s ministry often don’t know how to get involved or what to do.” She offers some pointers.

The Bobbit Worm (Video)

If these creatures were just a little bigger, none of us could go in the ocean.

Don’t Pursue Feelings, Pursue Christ

“Good doctrine is critically important to the health of the Christian and the church. But the church doesn’t need men and women who can merely define repentance. Rather, the church needs people who hate sin and love righteousness.”

How Russia Stopped The Blitzkrieg (Video)

History buffs may appreciate this video. You may also like it if you’ve got a thing for Irish accents.

Reindeer Eyes Turn Blue in Winter

CMI explains that “the golden-coloured eyes of Arctic reindeer (caribou, Rangifer tarandus) turn deep blue in winter.” I had no idea.

Young Women As Sisters

Denny Burk explores what it means to “treat younger women as sisters, in all purity.”

Flashback: The False Teachers: Creflo Dollar

Creflo Dollar preaches live to tens of thousands of people each weekend and his “Changing Your World” broadcast extends to nearly every country on earth. He is also one of the foremost proponents of the prosperity gospel.

If people threw away their money as thoughtlessly as they throw away their time, we would think them insane.

—Donald Whitney

  • 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.

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    A La Carte (October 29)

    A La Carte: When King Charles came to church / Curiositas and the David Platt documentary / Teasing out idolatry in narcissism / Loving people through slow change / Can God forgive without punishment? / and more.

  • Disappointment

    The Practice of Accepting Disappointment

    One of the most important habits you can develop is the habit of accepting that life is full of disappointments. One of the best ways to grow in contentment is to accept the inevitability of discontentment. One of the ways you can be most joyful in life is to be realistic about life, to know…

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    A La Carte (October 28)

    A La Carte: How to steward money in marriage / Regrets in parenting / The temptation of temptation / Our common purpose / How much should Christians tithe? / Huge Kindle sale / and more.

  • Prayer for a Son

    A Father’s Prayer for His Son

    Every father knows the importance of praying for his children. Yet every father also knows that at times it can be difficult to know what to pray. I recently found a sweet prayer in an old book and thought I would share it with you, dad, so you can pray it for your son. Take…