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A Father’s Conversion – Randy Alcorn shares the story of his father’s conversion at the age of 84.

Prayers of a Worship Leader – I appreciated Matt Boswell’s article on the prayers of a worship leader.

Wayfarer – I’m really enjoying this new album by Wayfarer. It includes five re-imagined hymns that seem to have been influenced by Coldplay. Love it.

Chick-Fil-A Day – Here are some useful thoughts on Chick-Fil-A Day. I would participate if there was a Chick-Fil-A within driving distance. Sadly, there isn’t. Al Mohler also wrote about the controversy over at CNN.

Free Audio – ChristianAudio’s free download of the month is Eric Liddell’s The Disciplines of the Christian Life.

Celebrating Alone – R.C. Sproul Jr. writes about marking his first wedding anniversary following the death of his wife.

Love, built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies.

—John Donne

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