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A La Carte (November 6)

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May the Lord be with you and bless you today.

Today’s Kindle deals include some notable books like Tim Chester’s Into His Presence and Rush Witt’s I Want To Escape.

A Warning About Having Children

“The surgeon general recently issued a new public health advisory. Forget pandemics or toxic substances; this time the source of this warning is likely sleeping under the same roof as you. The culprit: your own kids. According to the surgeon general’s report, the mental toll of raising children is ‘an urgent public health issue.’” Jessica Burke responds to it.

Be Perfect

This is a helpful look at what the Bible means when it uses the word “perfect.” “In our time, ‘perfectionism’ is rightly treated as a kind of low-level pathology. It comes with certain benefits, of course, but most seem to agree that the perfectionist lifestyle is unsustainable. … And yet Jesus comes along and tells us to be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. So we should be perfectionists? Perhaps.”

Leave Church a Little Tired: Serving the Saints on Sunday Morning

I love that idea: leaving church a little tired.

Making Virtues Out of What Isn’t Virtuous

Stephen addresses our tendency to make virtues out of what actually isn’t virtuous.

Is the Exodus a Myth?

Titus Kennedy: “The Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is a major narrative referenced throughout the Bible, and it’s known by millions around the world. But many question whether the exodus really happened, due to a presumed absence of archaeological evidence and general skepticism about the historical reliability of biblical narratives. It’s often viewed as a myth or a legendary compilation constructed from segments of different historical events spanning various periods, all merged into one edited story.”

A Theology of Leisure

Reagan Rose provides something you may not have read before: a theology of leisure.

Flashback: What the Mightiest Man Could Never Do

Her weakness had proven to be her strength and now the strongest of all was soothing and tending the weakest of all.

None can build a beautiful, shining character upon covered sins. Joy is part of a complete Christian life, and no one can be joyous with sins concealed in his heart.

—J.R. Miller

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    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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  • 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…

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    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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