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A La Carte (September 2)

I’ve dug up just 3 new Kindle deals today: Tulip by Duane Edward Spencer, Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges, and Pleasing God by R.C. Sproul. You can always find new deals at the Kindle Deals for Christians page.

I sorted through the monthly Logos deals and found a few noteworthy ones: The excellent Focus on the Bible Commentaries are $110 off; You can save 28% on the David Platt sermon archive; The Oxford History of the Christian Church series is $140 off; you can save 27% on Theologians on the Christian Life volumes.

Can Capitalist Pigs be Pious Christians?

I quite agree: “The world of business has a bad name because most people—including those running businesses—don’t know why they exist.”

Church Libraries as an Antidote to “The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind”

This is a really neat article and interview about church libraries.

Crab + Anemone

This is so interesting. This crab changes shells…then carefully moves the anemones that have been clinging to it.

The Sin of Talking Too Much

Paul Tautges outlines some of the dangers that can come from talking too much.

When the President Comes to Town

A photojournalist tells what happens when he receives White House press credentials and is invited to cover a presidential visit.

This Day in 1973. 43 years ago today J.R.R. Tolkien, writer of the famed Lord of the Rings Trilogy, died at the age of 82. *

Pastoral Prayer as Worship

I appreciate what Josh here says about the pastoral prayer–a crucial element of a worship service!

Guam Explained

Guam is one of those interesting nations that doesn’t fit any clear category. This short video explains it.

Flashback: God, You’ve Got the Wrong Guy

I’m not able to lead this family, I’m not able to make decisions on behalf of this church, I’m not able to speak truth into this situation, I’m not able to stand up there and speak. I am quite certain that you have found yourself battling similar fears.

Not all “God-sized” visions are from God. Many are from a god-sized ego, and have no claims on God’s provision.

—J.R. Vassar

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    I’m a Grandfather!

    Yesterday Abby and Nathan welcomed their first child into the world: Finnegan Safir Nicholas Elfarrah. Because they live just minutes away, Aileen and I were able to be there shortly after his birth to rejoice with them and to meet our first grandchild. We are thrilled beyond measure. And he is cute beyond belief. They…

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    A La Carte (November 20)

    A La Carte: Pray till you pray / Do children need to consent to puberty? / Pleading for Sodom / A thought experiment / 10 mistakes when reading the Bible / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (November 19)

    A La Carte: Good night, my son / The longing for justice following sexual assault / Daughter of encouragement / Mistakes I made as a theological student / The dangers of disordered love / Kindle deals / and more.

  • What Grieves the Heart of God

    What Grieves the Heart of God?

    What pleases God? What delights his heart? And what displeases God? What grieves his heart? If asked, I think most of us would assume that if we ever grieve the heart of God it will be through denying the gospel or committing a grave moral scandal. Or if we do so as a local church,…

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    A La Carte (November 18)

    A La Carte: When God does not need our service / How to forgive and move on / A devotional for depression / Can a speeding ticket change your heart? / Is it I, Lord? / Kindle deals / and more.