May the Lord bless and keep you today. Yup, there are some Kindle deals today. A Key Sign You are Maturing as a Preacher “Over the years, I have learned to ask students a key question that can reveal a lot about how they are developing as a preacher. ‘What did you leave out?’” This is a great question for young preachers (and, also, for older preachers). If Decisions Never Go Against You, Is Your Eldership Truly Plural? It’s a valid question… The Communication Between Preacher and Congregant “Both the speaker and listener are communicating. In one-on-one conversations, we readily admit that communication is a two-way thing, but totally ignore this fact in Christian preaching.” David Qaoud explains. A Leaf Surrendered “The leaves arrest us with wonder; and then they fade and tremble, uncertain, before letting go of what once was, to accept what will be. The letting go is its own beauty as they lay themselves down to shelter and sustain the seeds not yet reaching for the light.” Andrea Sanborn draws a lesson from the leaves. 7 Traits of False Teachers “There is no such thing as a pure church this side of heaven. You will never find it. The wheat and the tares grow together.” That being the case, we always need to be on guard against false teachers. How Satan Undoes a Mom “We Christians are still at war. Our wartime has gone on for thousands of years and will last until Christ comes to end it. The difference is that … Continue reading A La Carte (October 20)