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Thanks to Books at a Glance for sponsoring the blog this week; their sponsorship keeps the virtual lights on for another week! Jeremy Walker writes about Gospel Ripples and the importance of preaching and hearing the gospel again and again. Denny Burk looks at what the Bible says about spanking. Is it a legitimate form…

Why Not Sin? – I like this answer: “Paul could have talked about the misery that sin brings, the pain that it inflicts upon others, the consequences which flow from it, or the penalty that Christ had to pay for it. But that is not where he first turns. He wants Christians to understand that…

Genetic Testing – Here’s one cost of a new technology: “With genetic testing, I gave my parents the gift of divorce.” Tribute to My Pastor – I enjoyed this tribute to a pastor. “Before I preached in the chapel service at Southern Seminary, Dr. Mohler recognized [him] as the pastor who had raised up more…

ESV Women’s Devotional Bible – Westminster Books is giving away 12 copies of the ESV Women’s Devotional Bible (and selling it for 50% off). Three Questions to Help Diagnose Possible Football Idolatry – Kevin DeYoung offers questions to help you diagnose possible football idolatry. Reading the Bible in Public – Here are 3 big ideas…

9 Questions to Help You Steward All of Life for God’s Glory – Brad Hambrick has some questions you should ponder. The Edge of the Earth – If you’re a Switchfoot fan, you’ll be glad to know they unexpectedly released a 7-song EP as a follow-up to Fading West (Amazon, iTunes). While we’re on the…

The weekend is here, and with it a new edition of Weekend A La Carte. And I’ll begin by expressing my gratitude to this week’s sponsor, Clarifying the Bible. My site is dependent upon sponsors to keep going, so be sure to check them out week-by-week. Rick Reed went looking to Bonhoeffer to pick up…

The Battle for the Bible Continues – Jonathan Akin points to two recent examples of how the Battle for the Bible continues. You may also enjoy Denny Burk’s commentary on the article. Christian Unity – David Murray is writing about Christian unity. There is far more to it than you may think! Ancient Truths –…

A Tale of Two Mars Hills – Eric Geiger writes about the rise and waning of two Mars Hill Churches and their pastors. A Gospeled Church – Jared Wilson at his best: “You cannot grow in holiness and holier-than-thou-ness at the same time. So a church that makes its main thing the gospel, and when…

The Pillar of the Truth – Steve Timmis: “The church, formed by the gospel, is for the gospel, and by her life and witness, she commends the gospel and is the primary apologetic for the gospel before the world.” Jesus Is The Feast – Jamie Brown offers a corrective to those battling over different forms…

Jesus Cares About Your Words – J.A. Medders stacks up the proof that your words matter a lot. Toilet Roll Changing – I completely feel this dad’s pain. And I find it downright hilarious that he made an instructional video to show his kids how to replace the toilet paper roll. I’m going to have…

Free from ChristianAudio is How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer. Free from Logos is Living the Dream: Joseph for Today by Pete Wilcox. Making a Case for Books – If you are a book lover, you’ll enjoy this video, a stop-motion film showing the building of a bookcase (by someone who has way…

I am grateful to Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary for sponsoring the blog this week. This blog is dependent upon sponsorships, so please do take the time to visit the sponsors. In this little video, Tim Keller talks about how Jesus is the True & Better ___________. You can fill in the blank a hundred different…

4 Ways To Live Out Your Role As Helper – Jen Thorn: “One of the reasons many wives struggle in their marriages is because they refuse to embrace the role God has given them as helper to their husband.” David Platt as IMB President – I mentioned yesterday that David Platt has been elected President…

Why Does God Let Me Stay So Weak? – Mark Altrogge has a great answer. David Platt Is IMB President – I’m not Southern Baptist so don’t fully understand the importance of David Platt being announced as president of the International Mission Board. But judging by the level of excitement among my Southern Baptist friends,…

Banner of Truth Ebooks – Better late than never, right? Banner of Truth has just released their first ebooks and they include The Valley of Vision. While we’re talking books, check out the weekly deals from Westminster Books; many of them are geared to students. 5 Phone Charging Myths, Debunked – I think I’ve heard…

Losing Your Voice – Here are four ways that pastors lose their pulpits. Tangled Up in Blue – Sammy Rhodes writes about depression and the Christian life. Satan Does Not Hold the Keys of Death – R.C. Sproul explains in his inimitable way: “We have different vocations with respect to the jobs and tasks God…

Brave and Afraid and Heading Down the Longest Road – This longform article at The Boston Globe gives a glimpse of life and family affected by mental illness. Gospel in Life – Gospel in Life is a new site that brings together resources from Tim Keller. God’s Great Dance Floor – This is an interesting…

This blogger has a powerful letter he wrote to a judge as the judge prepared to sentence his son’s kidnapper. An awful lot has been written about the situation in Ferguson; Justin Taylor’s article is one of the most helpful, at least in my assessment. The Bridegroom’s Incredible Vow is a good piece on marriage…

Lead with Empathy, Love Your Neighbor, Let the Truth Come Out – Here’s Al Mohler writing on the situation in Ferguson. Kent Brantly’s Remarks – Here is Dr. Kent Brantly speaking following his release from hospital (where he was successfully treated for Ebola). In Defense of Dawkins – Well, kind of. (And another one teeing…