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A La Carte (04/05)

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Wednesday April 5, 2006

Da Vinci: Alistair Begg agrees that Christians should be prepared to defend against Da Vinci. “Please do not misunderstand me when I tell you how disappointed I am with our featured book this month, The Da Vinci Deception. My problem is not with the book (it’s helpful), nor with the author (Erwin Lutzer is a friend). What disturbs me is the fact that such a book is even necessary.”

Logic: David at lingamish is beginning a series of posts dealing with logical fallacies.

Science: A prominent scientist has admitted that Jesus walked on water. It turns out, though, that the water was frozen. That’s right – Jesus walked on ice.

Emergent: My friend Paul will be presenting a paper on the emerging church next Monday. Anyone in the Toronto area is welcome to attend.


  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

  • The Tallest Trees

    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…

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    A La Carte (April 21)

    A La Carte: Toxic servant leadership / Taking our stress to the Lord / The problem with habits / Is it wrong for Christians to choose cremation? / Why does your church meet in a house? / Big book and Kindle deals / and more.

  • Expectations

    Why We Ask So Little of God

    Most Christians expect little from God, ask little, and therefore receive little, and are content with little. Though the Bible calls us to pray and though it promises that “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working,” we can still have very modest expectations of what God will accomplish through…

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 19)

    A La Carte: Why man needs God / Why nails matter / Kids’ picture books / MLK’s famous letter changed a DC church / How to mentor / A tearless eternity / and more.

  • Free Stuff Fridays (TGBC)

    This weeks Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away a bundle of their best-selling Good Book Guides that are designed to guide your head and your heart through God’s word. Each Good Book Guide includes a concise leader’s guide in the back.  The Bundle includes: Giveaway Rules: You…