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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

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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…

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    A La Carte (April 21)

    A La Carte: Toxic servant leadership / Taking our stress to the Lord / The problem with habits / Is it wrong for Christians to choose cremation? / Why does your church meet in a house? / Big book and Kindle deals / and more.

  • Expectations

    Why We Ask So Little of God

    Most Christians expect little from God, ask little, and therefore receive little, and are content with little. Though the Bible calls us to pray and though it promises that “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working,” we can still have very modest expectations of what God will accomplish through…

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 19)

    A La Carte: Why man needs God / Why nails matter / Kids’ picture books / MLK’s famous letter changed a DC church / How to mentor / A tearless eternity / and more.