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Weekend A La Carte (July 27)

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My gratitude goes to Matthias Media for sponsoring the blog this week. They wanted to ensure you learn about Evangelize 2024, which promises to be an amazing event.

Today’s Kindle deals include some newer and older titles.

(Yesterday on the blog: When Christians Disagree)

Godly Living vs. God-Like Ambitions

There is a simple but crucial distinction between godly living and God-like ambitions. “Several dangers arise when we prioritize space over place, presenting perennial risks for Christian ministers that have become particularly sharp in our generation. This emphasis can tempt ministers to reach for God-like attributes such as omniscience and omnipresence, leading to unrealistic expectations and potential burnout. We need to understand and accept our limits to maintain faithful ministry.”

Scarlet Thread (Video)

You may enjoy this new song by the Gettys and Zach Williams titled “Scarlet Thread.”

‘Of the Civil Magistrate’: How Presbyterians Shifted on Church-State Relations

Kevin DeYoung goes to some length to show how Presbyterians shifted on church-state relations.

How the Cross Reveals the Truth About Who God Is

Amy Hall marvels at “the utter brilliance of the cross, God’s method of upholding perfect righteousness and justice while at the same time securing grace.”

Are You a Good Chef With Your Words?

“Our world glamorizes and gravitates towards the big moments, the big events, the wins with numbers. There’s nothing wrong with these, but anyone who does something worthwhile knows that his job, day by day and hour by hour, is feeding. It’s the faithful work behind the scenes to research the meals, create a balanced plan, buy the ingredients, prep the dishes, and serve the food.”

A Glorious Competition for Every Marriage

Jacob introduces a glorious competition that ought to exist within every marriage.

Flashback: Settlers in the Land of Love

My friends, when we traded all we owned for the pearl of great price, we made no fool’s bargain. When we sold everything we had and bought the field laden with hidden treasure, we completed the wisest of all transactions.

Every man loves the mercies of God, but a saint loves the God of his mercies.

—John Flavel

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    Combat Anxiety Through Surrender

    Life is intimidating at times. Sometimes it’s intimidating, sometimes it’s scary, and sometimes it’s downright terrifying. As we gaze into a future that is uncertain or frightening, our natural tendency is to pursue comfort through control. If we can only gain control over the situation, then we can ward off what frightens us and usher…

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    A La Carte: “Adolescence” isn’t daring enough / Biblical literacy / I believe in miracles / Christian artists are not priests / The careful justice of hell / Gratitude / and more.

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    Let the Lord Choose

    Though we are limited beings with little knowledge, we are proud beings with little humility. When Jesus taught us to pray, he taught us to bring our petitions before the Lord, to bring to him all our cares, all our burdens, all our sorrows. We can and should plead our case before the Lord, for…

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    A La Carte: Does God withdraw his presence? / Celebrating the Lord’s Supper / Difficult, emotionally-overwhelming seasons / Wisdom for difficult conversations / Why four gospels? / Sales and deals / and more.