A La Carte (11/20)

Nov 20, 2006

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Monday November 20, 2006

Books: Lisa wants you to join her in the GirlTalk book study (but only, presumably, if you are a girl).

Sports: Is Paper, Rock, Scissors a sport? Apparently it is, and the world championships were held recently in Toronto. BBC reports.

Missions: The 2006 Sovereign Grace missions presentation is very interesting (and very well made). It is available to watch on the Sovereign Grace web site.

Church: Rick Warren has asked Sen. Barack Obama to speak at Saddleback. WorldNetDaily blows a gasket (perhaps rightly so).

A Sudden Stopping of the Breath

I recently encountered a poem I enjoyed and wanted to share with you. LeRoy Tate Newland was an American pastor, a missionary to Korea, and a poet. Among his poems is this brief reflection on the death of a Christian (which, appropriately, is titled “A Christian’s Death”). I hope you enjoy it as much as…

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Free Stuff Fridays (Fieldstone Counseling)

Free Stuff Fridays! Five free counseling sessions!! #Sponsored

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Three Levels of Sermon Introduction

Though every sermon necessarily needs a beginning, it does not necessarily need a formal introduction. Though it has to begin somewhere, there is no rule that it must begin with some kind of story or illustration. A preacher can jump straight into his text if he so desires. Some do.

Apr 4

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A La Carte (April 4)

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A La Carte

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A La Carte (April 3)

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Apr 3

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The Most Pleasant Show on Television

I rarely review, recommend, or even mention movies and television programs. I rarely do so because I am aware that tastes vary and so too do family rules and personal consciences. Not only that, but I am not very adept at understanding the themes or messages in visual media and wouldn’t wish to inadvertently lead…

Apr 2

Articles

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Combat Anxiety Through Surrender

Life is intimidating at times. Sometimes it’s intimidating, sometimes it’s scary, and sometimes it’s downright terrifying. As we gaze into a future that is uncertain or frightening, our natural tendency is to pursue comfort through control. If we can only gain control over the situation, then we can ward off what frightens us and usher…

Mar 31

Articles

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New and Notable Christian Books for March 2025

As you know, I like to do my best to sort through the new Christian books that are released each month to see what stands out as being not only new but also particularly notable. I received quite a number of new books in March and narrowed the list down to the ones below. I…

Mar 28

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Three Levels of Sermon Introduction

Though every sermon necessarily needs a beginning, it does not necessarily need a formal introduction. Though it has to begin somewhere, there is no rule that it must begin with some kind of story or illustration. A preacher can jump straight into his text if he so desires. Some do.

Apr 4

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Let the Lord Choose

Though we are limited beings with little knowledge, we are proud beings with little humility. When Jesus taught us to pray, he taught us to bring our petitions before the Lord, to bring to him all our cares, all our burdens, all our sorrows. We can and should plead our case before the Lord, for…

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