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Are We All Braggarts? – From the WSJ: “Boasting isn’t just a problem on the Internet. In a society of unrelenting competition—where reality-show contestants duke it out for the approval of aging celebrities and pastors have publicists—is it any wonder we market ourselves relentlessly?”

I Choose Grace – Here is one man’s response when a registered sex offender moved into his neighborhood.

A Closing Plea – Spurgeon knew how to bring it. Here is a closing plea from one of his sermons.

The Amish Population – The Atlantic writes about the exploding Amish population.

Miss Moose, Hit Bear – Yet another reason I love the Internet–so I can read stories like this: “A Norwegian driver who swerved his car on a rural road to avoid running into a moose hit a bear instead, authorities said on Thursday.”

God sweetens outward pain with inward peace.

—Thomas Watson

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    Why Not Use a Daily Liturgy for Your Devotions?

    Trends come and go. Certain habits or interests rise for a time, wane, then rise again, often at unexpected moments. One of the recent trends I have found particularly surprising and also particularly interesting is the rise (or re-rise, if you prefer) of liturgy. This may be liturgy within formal worship services of the local…

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    New and Notable Christian Books for October 2024

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    A La Carte (October 31)

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  • From Practice to Perfection

    From Practice to Perfection

    You should stop by someday,” he said. “The orchestra is beginning to learn a new piece. I think you would enjoy hearing them. As promised, he met me in the lobby and led me through a locked door. As we walked down a long hallway, I could begin to hear music coming from somewhere ahead.…

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    A La Carte (October 30)

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