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Let me begin with a few personal updates. First, thanks to all who have chosen to support me through Patreon; your support is much appreciated. Second, I had a very productive week finishing off a book on productivity; it should be available soon. Finally, by popular request I am working on PDF versions of the…
Where Are the Mature Women Writers? Aimee Byrd asks some good questions. “Has the Reformed church invested so little into their women that there are only a few that can contribute on a deeper theological level? I don’t think that is the case. But have we adequately shown that we need and value their insight…
Duties of the Minister of the Gospel Geoff Kirkland has a helpful article for ministers. He simply reminds pastors of their essential duties. Seven Discoveries to Define and Ignite Passion for Missions Julian: “As we prepare for a new missions course at GFC, I wanted to learn how John Piper and the elders of Bethlehem…
My Spouse is My Best Friend I’m not sure that I agree with all that Mark Jones says here, but I do appreciate the basic point that perhaps your spouse should not be your best friend. Read it and see if you agree. J. I. Packer: In His Own Words Here’s a neat little documentary…
Do You Have a Really Good Man? While I am admittedly biased here, I think Melissa knocks it out…of…the…park…with this one. “If we will only learn to appreciate our really good men for who they are and what they do, then one day, when they leave the last Oreo for us or when they make…
Sex & Money This month’s free audiobook from Christian Audio is Paul Tripp’s Sex & Money. It’s free for the taking. We’re Burning Babies “I’ve now gone through the second set of leaked Planned Parenthood videos [which discuss] how to dispose of the babies once they’ve been turned into corpses. I’ve seen more in my…
Is the Reformation Over? If you know much about R.C. Sproul, you’ll be able to anticipate his answer to this question. His final paragraph is pure gold. I predict that as we come to the 500th anniversary of 1517, we will find a resurgence of people disagreeing with him. An FAQ on Mysticism Justin Taylor…
The Reformation Gave Us a Seat at the Table Kevin DeYoung: “Among all the critical rediscoveries during the Reformation, it is easy to overlook the importance of recovering the Lord’s Supper as a covenantal meal (not a re-presenting of Christ’s atoning death) with all the elements (bread and cup) distributed to every believer (no longer…
Why Abortion Is Unjust Discrimination This helpful animated video shows why abortion is unjust discrimination. Should Christians Take Part in Halloween Celebrations? “These kinds of disputes are not uncommon in the history of the church. In Biblical times, believers argued about all kinds of things like food, festivals, celebrations, and rules…” (If you want to…
The Needless Complexity of Academic Writing Theologians (and pastors) take note. New Planned Parenthood Video The eleventh video from the Center for Medical Progress was released yesterday and it just continues the horror. Six Ways to Cultivate Thankfulness and Joy Mark Altrogge: “As we make gratitude a habit by practicing it over and over, it…
A Praying Man This is beautiful: “It is a blessing to my heart to know that this father in the faith is storming heaven on my behalf day by day, that I need only to drop him a note with a particular request and he is sure to take it to the Lord.” Don’t we…
This Is a Story About Loss I really enjoyed this story about the Unclaimed Baggage Center. The author does a great job of discussing her own life and struggles even as she writes about a business. The Largest-Ever Image of Space “Space is big, but it’s never been quite this big. This composite image ……
Historical Is Not Enough Carl Trueman says it well here: “Christians must be self-consciously historical in both thought and life.” Some people like historical Christianity, but without really believing it. Relevant, Old Paths Burk Parsons: “My father’s values were old, traditional values. But just because they were old and traditional didn’t necessarily make them good.…
Today I am heading home from Germany—a process that will consume 15 hours or so. Thanks to all who prayed for me. It was a sweet time of teaching and fellowship and I leave here having made several new friends. I hope to tell you more about it in the near future. Far Side Christians…
Ten Dangers of Passive Sanctification David Murray: “Having highlighted Five Attractions of Passive Sanctification, here are ten dangers that accompany this error.” 11 Steps to Memorizing an Entire Book of the Bible “How do we go about memorizing an extended section or an entire book of the Bible? Here are 11 basic steps I’ve followed…
The Ology The Ology is a neat new resource for kids from Marty Machowski. It is on sale this week at Westminster Books. It is also available at Amazon. Single You Will Be the Married You “Joining a gym won’t instantly transform your physique. Starting a blog won’t immediately make you a good writer. Purchasing…
Sexual Orientation Doesn’t Mean Anything “Laws backed by substantial fines and penalties, not to mention the potential for publicly shaming violators, require some form of objective clarity.” But there is no clarity as to what sexual orientation actually means. 6 Marks of Healthy Sexuality This is a really good article from Gary Thomas. He asks,…
The Lonely Death of George Bell This sad article from the New York Times looks at what happens when an unknown and forgotten person passes away. Are There Degrees of Sin? R.C. Sproul: “Many Evangelical Protestants have rejected the idea of degrees of sin because they know that the Protestant Reformation rejected the Roman Catholic…
For the second day in a row, I was unable to dig up any noteworthy Kindle deals. I am sure there will be some new ones to share early next week. Until then, enjoy some other reading (or browse the A La Carte archives to see what you missed earlier in the week): International Space…
I would appreciate prayer as I head overseas on Saturday. I will be spending next week in Germany, preaching at a church on Sunday, and then speaking every day at a pastors’ conference. I have been praying specifically that I would be able to sleep on the way over (it’s an overnight flight) and that…