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A La Carte (12/28)

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Yesterday my wife painted the girls’ bedroom (green on 2 walls, pink on the other 2–there’s something we’ll have to change if we ever decide to sell the place), hung a closet organizer and completely rearranged their room. She’s omnicapable, that wife of mine. And the girls are the happy beneficiaries.

4 Great Doctrines – J.C. Ryle on 4 great doctrines to always keep in mind.

Mchaseteely – This daily reader of this blog is currently deployed in Afghanistan and is documenting his time with some amazing photographs.

Serving a God of Miracles – WORLD’s cover story is an interesting one. “For doctors like Richard Bransford, enemy warfare begins in the womb. The spinal column fails to form, an infection leaves fluid on the brain, or genetic makeup jumpstarts any number of crippling diseases. In Africa, where Bransford works, such disabilities are both more common and less treated than in the United States. The UN estimates that up to 20 percent of the population in some African nations is disabled.”

Just Follow Jesus – Here’s another interview with Derek Webb. What he says (and sings) continues to concern.

Communicating Love – Brian Croft lists a few of the ways in which he communicates love to his wife.

Best Mac Apps of 2010 – TUAW offers a roundup of some of 2010’s best Mac apps.

Don’t Text and Drive – AT&T has a new documentary that ought to convince you why you shouldn’t text and drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DebhWD6ljZs?fs=1&hl=en_US

The dangers to our spiritual welfare from success are far greater than the dangers from failure.

—Aruthur C. Custance

  • Black Friday

    Black Friday Deals for Christians

    Black Friday is upon us and with it the opportunity to save a bit of money as we shop for the holidays or build out our libraries. I have listed hundreds of deals below and will be adding to it throughout the course of the weekend.

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    A La Carte (November 29)

    A La Carte: Futureproof forgiveness / How to make the best imperfect decision / The unimpressive ambassadors of heaven / Low-tide evangelism / Emotions hidden beneath anger / Black Friday deals.

  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    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.

  • 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!

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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.

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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.