I begin today with a quote, hopeful that a pastor out there will take up the challenge: “It is a grand thing to preach the gospel! I know there has been a great deal said about the trials and the hardships of the Christian ministry. I wish somebody would write a good, rousing book about the joys of the Christian ministry. Since I entered the profession, I have seen more of the goodness of God than I will be able to celebrate in all eternity.” (De Witt Talmage) Westminster Books has a deal on a new book that looks excellent. Today’s Kindle deals include a number of options. (Yesterday on the blog Seven Biblical Principles for Being the Man God Wants You To Be) The SBC in the Big Easy: What Happened? Denny Burk offers a rundown on some of the key moments and decisions from the recent annual meeting of the SBC. Is Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ a Trans Fable? Brett McCracken says that “Disney’s new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid—even more than the 1989 original—advocates a message that should give us pause. On one hand, it’s just more of the same for Disney: be true to yourself; follow your heart; don’t let anyone stand in your way; ‘my body, my choice.’ But especially against the backdrop of our current cultural moment, the 2023 Mermaid takes it one step further.” Our God Will Go Before Us (Lyric Video) You may enjoy this new song by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, and Matt … Continue reading Weekend A La Carte (June 17)