A Christmas Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Nativity Story?

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How well do you know the nativity story? This short quiz is designed to help you find out! It poses 25 quick questions based on the Bible’s accounts of Jesus’ birth. Take the quiz, share the quiz, enjoy the quiz! Best of all, let the quiz take you to the Bible to read more about this miraculous story.

A La Carte (December 20)

The Kindle deals seem to be slowing down a little pre-Christmas, but I did track down a few that you may want to look at. Mary, Joseph, and Jesus Were Not Refugees While there may be some similarities, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were not refugees as we understand the term today. “There is a thought-provoking…

Dec 20, 2019

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A La Carte (December 20)

Dr. R.C. Sproul’s memorial service is being held today at 2 PM EST. The service will be streamed live for those who wish to watch. The First Sunday Without R.C. Sproul Jordan Standridge writes, “In God’s providence, my family planned a vacation near Orlando. Months in advance I had planned to attend St. Andrews Chapel.…

Dec 20, 2017

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A La Carte (December 20)

There isn’t much to report for Kindle deals, though don’t skip yesterday’s list since it was pretty amazing. Logos users: Base packages are on sale until the end of the year. There’s a flash sale on some solid Zondervan products. And there’s just a lot of other stuff on sale. (Yesterday on the blog: 10…

Dec 20, 2018

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A La Carte (November 28)

A La Carte: Jordan Peterson wrestles with God / 3 powerful effects of thankfulness / The unknown pastor / God is good regardless / Anyone can be a prayer warrior / and more.

Nov 28

A La Carte

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New and Notable Christian Books for November 2024

Before the month comes to an end and before my American friends disappear for their Thanksgiving holiday, I want to make sure you’re all aware of some new and notable books that came our way in November. We were treated to some excellent new titles this month so be sure to give them a look!

Nov 27

Resources

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A La Carte (November 27)

A La Carte: Trans isn’t really about trans / God doesn’t need you / A liturgy for rest / Can I desire marriage and be content with singleness? / The benefits of Bible journalling / and more.

Nov 27

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A La Carte (November 26)

A La Carte: The land of many meetings / You must be baptized to receive the Lord’s Supper / Raising grateful kids / The coddling of the American funeral / Faithful friends / All kinds of deals and sales / and more.

Nov 26

A La Carte

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Why I Believe in Church Membership

I believe in church membership. I believe in membership as a practical matter that allows a church to function well. But even more so, I believe in membership as a biblical matter that allows a church to faithfully follow the Scriptures. I suppose we ought to define our term. While acknowledging that membership can vary…

Nov 25

Articles

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A La Carte (November 25)

A La Carte: Confessionalism or fundamentalism? / Sexual ethics and the doctrine of God / Does James contradict Paul? / Ways to be kind to someone you disagree with / The increasing value of Christian testimonies / So many Kindle deals / and more.

Nov 25

A La Carte

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I’m a Grandfather!

Yesterday Abby and Nathan welcomed their first child into the world: Finnegan Safir Nicholas Elfarrah. Because they live just minutes away, Aileen and I were able to be there shortly after his birth to rejoice with them and to meet our first grandchild. We are thrilled beyond measure. And he is cute beyond belief. They…

Nov 20

Articles

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Why I Believe in Church Membership

I believe in church membership. I believe in membership as a practical matter that allows a church to function well. But even more so, I believe in membership as a biblical matter that allows a church to faithfully follow the Scriptures. I suppose we ought to define our term. While acknowledging that membership can vary…

Nov 25

Articles

6 min read
New and Notable Christian Books for November 2024

Before the month comes to an end and before my American friends disappear for their Thanksgiving holiday, I want to make sure you’re all aware of some new and notable books that came our way in November. We were treated to some excellent new titles this month so be sure to give them a look!

Nov 27

Resources

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On the Other Side of the Wall

A story is told of a convalescent woman and the lovely vine that grew in her yard. Confined to her property during her long recovery from an accident, she turned her attention to the little plot of ground behind her home. She planted the vine on a cool spring morning, dreaming of the day when,…

Nov 22

Articles

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John Mark Comer and Practicing The Way

It has been a few years since I have had a substantial number of people reach out to ask my view on a particular author. Do you know anything about him? Have you read him? Would you consider reviewing some of his books? But after this break of a few years, it has recently begun…

Sep 25

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