Good morning from Morocco where I’ve settled in for the second-to-last leg of this journey. It has been a whirlwind, but all is well. Westminster Books has a book on sale that you’re meant to order before Christmas. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of interesting books. (Yesterday on the blog: As Summer Turns to Fall) Borrowed Strength This is a tremendous article from Melissa. “I hope God can sort out the desires of my heart, because half the time I can’t even figure out what to hope for in this season. But I do know enough to know this: hope is warranted. Hope is essential and real and it’s different from wishing or dreaming, because real hope built on the person of Jesus.” Ecclesiological Triage Most of us have become familiar with the idea of theological triage. But do we also need some ecclesiological triage? Michael Lawrence makes the case for it. Super Thoughts on Superscripts Here’s a good article about the superscripts you so often find in the Psalms. Should we pay attention to them? Are they a part of Scripture or later additions? Is something wrong with me if I don’t feel God’s presence in my suffering? Sinclair Ferguson answers the question in his characteristically nuanced way. Fighting for Faith When Doubts Abound Sarah Walton: “The questions I’ve been asking myself lately are this: Why am I surprised when trials come when we’re told that in this world we will face sorrow and suffering (John 16:33)? Why do I so quickly question … Continue reading A La Carte (September 21)