A La Carte: Unpacking “new year, new you” / What the Bible says about divorce / A man at church thinks we should marry / Missing what was not meant to be yours / Growing in your understanding of biblical theology / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (December 10)Weekend A La Carte (November 30)A La Carte (October 14)
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This week the blog is sponsored by Burke Care. Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. Psalm 119:74 With the year ending, we were recently invited to a small gathering about 30 minutes away from where we live. We met the usual traffic delays getting to the house. It was already dark due to the shortened daylight hours in fall. It was a misting rain, the kind you get in the South in December. We arrived safe and comfortable. The conversation was delightful, and it was fun to hear about everyone’s family and the recent updates since we had last met. Each household there attends different churches so there were updates on community and upcoming events and plans. I had taken a moment prior to that evening to think about being invited to such a gathering. My past has not always included being invited to such a gathering. Redemption has taken place in my life and attending such a meal with such godly men and women as not always been part of my past. It is not often that I proactively consider being part of such an occasion. But this time, I did think about the relevance of being invited to such a gathering. I even awkwardly tried to express my gratitude to being included in such a grace-filled, redemptive family gathering of brothers and sisters in Christ. It is important to note that without Jesus’s intervention in my life, I would not be a part…See AlsoDon’t Miss Out—Sing! Global Begins TodayWhy worship any way other than as God desires?The Basics Conference
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Do you love to read? Do you want to learn to love to read? Do you enjoy reading books that cross the whole spectrum of topics and genres? Then I’ve coordinated with Visual Theology to create something that may be right up your alley—the 2025 Christian Reading Challenge. Whether you are a light reader or completely obsessed, this 2025 Christian Reading Challenge is designed to help you read more and broaden the scope of your reading. How It Works Those who have participated in a challenge from past years will notice some differences. This year there are 6 gradations instead of the usual 4 which means the total challenge spans from 13 books through the year all the way to 156. So whether you’re a light leader or completely legendary, there is something there for you. The basic idea is that you begin at the top of the poster and work your way down. But, of course, you’re free to freestyle as you see fit. Also new this year are stickers for those who want to track their progress a little bit more. Ideas Get Started The 2025 Christian Reading Challenge is available from Visual Theology and you can download it for free. Alternatively, you can purchase it as a professionally printed poster or an HD file that you can print at home or take to a local printer. Either way, happy reading!See AlsoNo Matter How You Plan To Read The Bible In 2025 We Can Help12 Fresh Ways to Read Your Bible in 2025The Most Remarkable Characteristic
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The Bible is a canon, an authoritative collection of one author’s works. In this case, the author is God, and he has given us sixty-six books, each one unique and each one serving a distinct purpose. Each book was inspired by God’s Spirit to reveal God’s mind and unveil God’s plan.See AlsoIs God’s Revelation Complete?New and Notable Christian Books for September 2024A Whole Batch of New Books for Kids
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