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A La Carte (November 27)

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As is my tradition, I’ve put together a post dedicated to Black Friday Deals for Christians.

I haven’t yet gotten to today’s Kindle deals, but will update that page when I track some down.

A Day of Reckoning

“The day has come in Victoria where Christians and Churches need to decide whether to obey God or the Government. Such a decision should never be forced onto believers but the current Victorian Government insists that it must be so.” What is true there may not be far off where you are.

7 Ways to Kill the Thanksgiving Impulse in Your Life

I know it’s a day past Thanksgiving, but gratitude matters every day of the year. “How would you design your system in order to crush any impulse of thanksgiving in your heart?” Here’s how.

God’s Will for You in 2020: Be Thankful

Speaking of gratitude, here’s how gratitude ties into God’s will for you in 2020 and beyond.

Why Is Archaeology Useful To Christians? (Video)

Dr. John Currid answers the question.

Self-Discipline Is the Gateway to Christian Maturity

“While some might be more naturally disposed to being disciplined, discipline is not an innate quality some have, and some don’t, like blue eyes or male-pattern baldness. Discipline can be cultivated, it can be grown, and by it we too can grow into Christlikeness. Let’s look at exactly what Christian discipline is, why we so desperately need it, and the practical steps we can take to cultivate discipline in our lives.”

Seminary and Stewardship

“Luca Pacioli is a name that one is not likely to encounter during his or her church history courses while in seminary or a Christian college.” Here’s why that name matters…

The Source of Spiritual Fruitfulness (Video)

In this brief video, Sinclair Ferguson discusses the source of spiritual fruitfulness.

Flashback: But Others Have It Worse

It is in times of pain and turmoil, whether light, moderate, or severe, that it becomes especially important to remember that we relate to God as children to their father. A loving father does not demand agonizing misery before he will express heartfelt sympathy, but sympathizes with every pain and wipes away every tear.

God’s word is powerful and true. His work is very good. Rest in it.

—Jeff Vanderstelt

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    Weekend A La Carte (January 25)

    A La Carte: The digital allure of being attended to / He Is Making All Things Right (a new song) / To the parents of the wild ones / Five things you can control / Parenting and pornography / and more.

  • Children Theology

    How To Teach Kids Theology

    Churches have few responsibilities more urgent and few honors more profound than teaching and training children. Every week these little ones show up with their parents and every week there are opportunities to reach them with truths that will change their hearts and transform their lives. It is little wonder, then, that there are multitudes…

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    A La Carte (January 24)

    A La Carte: Love your (actual) neighbor / Whiteness: an African translation / How Jesus helps my unbelief / Could you be a global nomad for the gospel? / God doesn’t work for me / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Books for Parents

    Books about the Challenges of Parenting in a Modern World

    Every generation of parents faces challenges as they raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. While some challenges are the same from age to age, others are unique to a particular time and context. Perhaps the greatest challenge of our day relates to new notions of gender, sexuality, and identity. Today’s…

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    A La Carte (January 23)

    A La Carte: Pro-life challenges in the new administration / The ministry of small things / 10 things to think about / Pastoral burnout / Make yourself at home at almost any church / and more.