A La Carte (11/26)

Nov 26, 2007

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Monday November 26, 2007

Last Chance to Buy and Win
Today marks the last day you can buy my book and qualify to win a $100 gift certificate. Click for more information.

The Decline of African American Theology
Thabiti Anyabwile’s new book is now available from the publisher. It shouldn’t be long before it hits Amazon and other resellers. I hope to have a review soon…

Prophet Sharing?
Russell Moore points to an interesting article by Peggy Noonan in which she “pleads with the American populace to get over the religion question” when it comes to Presidential candidates.

Man Who Grew Roots
Surely this can’t be true! And yet it’s all over the news…

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Thy Will Be Endured

To pray “Thy will be done” means more than “Thy will be endured.” It is more than a promise that we will grit our teeth and bear whatever his providence dictates. It will involve endurance, to be sure, but it must involve more than that. It must also involve submission and commission.

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The Church Is There

A well-known pastor was once asked whether he was offended that a new church near his had taken on the same name. “Are you offended that they are also calling themselves Grace Church?” “No,” he replied. Then said something like, “I’m not bothered that they are calling themselves ‘Grace.’ I’m bothered that they are calling…

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Free Stuff Fridays (Ligonier Ministries)

It was while the great reformer Martin Luther was studying the book of Romans that he rediscovered the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Today Ligonier Ministries is offering R.C. Sproul’s commentary on Romans as a free ebook for Challies readers. Download your copy to enjoy a verse-by-verse exploration of the rich gospel truths woven…

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The Benefit of Boring Television

Aileen and I like to watch boring shows right before we turn in for the night. An exciting game or an intense movie might get us too engaged and keep us from being able to fall asleep. But a boring show nicely slows the pace and prepares us to rest.

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Aileen and I like to watch boring shows right before we turn in for the night. An exciting game or an intense movie might get us too engaged and keep us from being able to fall asleep. But a boring show nicely slows the pace and prepares us to rest.

Oct 24

Articles

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A well-known pastor was once asked whether he was offended that a new church near his had taken on the same name. “Are you offended that they are also calling themselves Grace Church?” “No,” he replied. Then said something like, “I’m not bothered that they are calling themselves ‘Grace.’ I’m bothered that they are calling…

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