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Monday July 7, 2008

What if the Muslims Won?
This exceptional article by Gene Edward Veith is in the most recent edition of Tabletalk Magazine.

Why I Will Vote for Obama
Douglas Groothuis writes about why he will [most certainly not] vote for Obama.

Geek of the Week
God shows up in an unexpected place in this interview with Dr. Richard Hipp, the creator of SQLite, a program you use but have never heard of.

How Many Deaths Go into an Award?
Here is a good article dealing with the Order of Canada recently awarded to Dr. Henry Morgentaler.

A La Carte (11/7)

Wednesday November 7, 2007 Vote for ZachAlex and Brett Harris want you to vote for Zach Hunter–a 15-year old abolitionist who is up for voting in a CNN Heroes Special Report. Christians and CultureTullian Tchividjian has compiled a list of 20 books to read on Christians and culture. Government Probing TelevangelistsCBS News reports that a…

Nov 7, 2007

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A La Carte (10/18)

John Piper will Vote – “Having read several articles by people who don’t plan to vote in the presidential election, my conclusion is: I’m going to vote. It seems to me that the good that can be done, presumably by the protest of not voting, is mainly done by talking about not voting rather than…

Oct 18, 2012

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A La Carte (March 7)

Blessings to you on this fine day. Today’s Kindle deals include a couple of interesting titles. March Matchups at Logos is on to round 2, so head over and vote. (Yesterday on the blog: Revival at Asbury: A Cold Take) George Whitefield Tried to Kill Me I expect there’s a good number of pastors (and…

Mar 7, 2023

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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.

Oct 27

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A La Carte (October 27)

A La Carte: The age of the algorithm / Why we become prayerless / The king prays with the pope / Hollywood’s misstep on men’s mental health / Glory in getting old / A huge Kindle sale / and more.

Oct 27

A La Carte

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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…

Oct 26

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Weekend A La Carte (October 25)

A La Carte: Goodbye “Big Eva” / Why pop culture feels blah / When people leave our churches / Digital hirelings / Premil pretrib / Kindle deals / and more.

Oct 25

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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…

Oct 24

Giveaways

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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.

Oct 24

Articles

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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.

Oct 24

Articles

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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…

Oct 26

Articles

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The Power of a Single Snowflake

There are blessings that come with living in a part of the world that sees four distinct seasons. There are trials, too, like when the days are scorching or the nights are bitterly cold. But if I were to leave this part of the world, I know I would miss the seasonality of Southern Ontario…

Oct 22

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No Guarantee of Life and Vigor

Many cold and lifeless churches testify to the fact that the mere presence of the Bible is no guarantee of spiritual life and vigor. Many churches have a Bible tucked neatly into every pew, but teach a message radically at odds with the words of that very Book.

Oct 19

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If You Had Written the Bible

Have you ever thought about what the Bible would be like if you had been in charge of writing or editing it? Whatever you would do, I am quite certain you would end up with something that would bear far more resemblance to a systematic theology text than the Bible we hold in our hands…

Oct 20

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