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C. Everett Koop – Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop went to be with the Lord yesterday. Justin Taylor has a short account of his life.

You’ll Cry – Just go ahead and try not to cry when you watch this video.

Manufactured Crisis – “Even during this desultory economic recovery, one industry thrives — the manufacture of synthetic hysteria. It is, however, inaccurate to accuse the Hysteric in Chief of crying ‘Wolf!’ about spending cuts under the sequester. He is actually crying ‘Hamster!’”

How Sweet the Name – “Derek Prime, a now retired pastor, testifies in this powerful short video of the things God is still teaching him at 82 years of age.”

Fiery Looping Rain – This is an amazing video from the sun.

Unholiness in a preacher’s life will either stop his mouth from reproving, or the people’s ears from receiving.

—William Gurnall

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    A La Carte: Religious movies are sweeping Hollywood / Why didn’t God clearly explain every issue? / Now serving deconstruction / The blessing of godly grandparents / Suffering is … a gift? / Kindle and Bible study deals / and more.

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    The Dutiful Introvert

    I am aware that the categories of introvert and extrovert are not described or even hinted at within the pages of the Bible. My understanding is that the terms arose from the mind of Carl Jung and were popularized through his teachings—teachings that oppose Scripture in a host of ways.

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    A La Carte: Bill Gates, Spurgeon, Muslims, and Bible memory / When borders change, stay settled / Be still and know / Suicide—when hope runs out / What’s wrong with a “rule of life?” / An upside down guide to high school / and more.

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    A La Carte (September 3)

    A La Carte: Why old men plant trees / When resilience and grit aren’t enough / How to ask a girl out / URL vs IRL ministry / A rare brain cancer / Same song, brand new verse / Kindle deals / and more.

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    I Know It Broke Her Heart

    I know it broke her heart. I know it broke her heart to see her boys at odds. God had given her just two sons and from infancy to adulthood they were at odds. They were not like some brothers who have spats and then make up or who struggle with one another but still…

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    A La Carte (September 2)

    A La Carte: Writing prayers for others / Is it okay to seek heavenly rewards? / Unbelieving child and qualified elder / What does the Bible say about demons? / Healthy grief / So many Kindle deals / and more.