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A La Carte (September 25)

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The Lord be with you and bless you today.

Today’s Kindle deals include books on prayer, books for counselors, and a classic by R.C. Sproul.

Logos users will want to look at the commentaries and other books on sale this month. There is also a free book that is yours for the taking and another here.

Slow and Costly in a World of Fast and Cheap

In a world in which so much has become fast and cheap, Darryl expresses the importance of pursuing what is slow and costly.

Train Up a Child

There are a few different perspectives on what the Proverb means by “train up a child in the way he should go.” This article lays out some options and gives some instructions to parents.

Highlights From the Seoul Statement at Lausanne 2024

“Just before the opening ceremony of the Fourth Lausanne Congress for World Evangelization—a gathering of more than 5,000 church leaders from around the world—the Seoul Statement was released.” Trevin Wax looks at some of the encouraging highlights of the statement.

How Healthy Is Your Marriage? 20 Diagnostic Questions

Here are some brief diagnostic questions that may be helpful for you to ponder alone or with your spouse.

How Can I Get Back on Track Spiritually?

Justin Huffman: “It is important to recognize that the Christian life can be a series of ups and downs, confidence and doubts. However, the faith that God gives us in Jesus Christ is (praise God!) not based on our feelings or even on our faithfulness. Neither is God’s love toward us. This is important to remember, because discouragement is one of the most effective tools in Satan’s bag of tricks.”

Don’t Only Punch Right

“Christians have a great right hook. One thing Christians are aware of is that ‘all have sinned’ (Rom 3:23). We know that all of us have fallen short of God’s glory and we are not yet perfected. And another thing that we rightly hate is the hypocrisy found within the church. We want to point out the shortcomings of leaders, churches, and other Christians in an attempt to show the world that we know our own depravity. We want those around us to know that we don’t think too highly of ourselves and we will gladly point out flaws. Here’s my question: Do you only punch right?”

Flashback: When You Long to Know the “Why” Behind Your Sorrow

Where your temptation may be to interpret God through what you know about your tragedy, it is infinitely more important to interpret your tragedy through what you know about God. 

When you hear of a notorious sinner, instead of thinking you do well to be angry, beg of Jesus Christ to convert, and make him a monument of his free grace.

—George Whitefield

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    Books about the Challenges of Parenting in a Modern World

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    The Greatest Beauty I’ve Ever Seen

    One of the great privileges of my life has been the opportunity to travel far and wide. While most of my travel has been related to either speaking at conferences or filming documentaries, my hosts have often invited me to deviate from the straightest course to explore and take in the area’s natural beauty. It’s…

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    Must You Read at Least One Spurgeon Biography?

    I am not aware of a verse in the Bible that says every Christian must read at least one biography of Charles Spurgeon. Or every Calvinist, at least. But I also wouldn’t be completely shocked if it’s there somewhere and I’ve just missed it. And that’s because his life and ministry were powerfully unique in…

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