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Aug 25, 2008

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Monday August 25, 2008

Warren on Politics
WSJ has an article on “What Saddleback’s Pastor Really Thinks About Politics.”

America Refuses to Accept Defeat
This article from the Times says that China was the clear winner of these Olympic games and I’m inclined to agree.

CCW Blog
Christian Communicators Worldwide (think Jim Elliff) now has a blog that may be worthy of a bookmark.

How Fast Can Humans Go?
TIME asks just how fast it is possible for humans to run before they hit the end of their physical limits.

A Brutal Olympics for Christians
This little article points out why the Olympics were particularly brutal for Chinese Christians.

Donald Miller to Give DNC Benediction
Author Donald Miller (of Blue Like Jazz fame) will give a benediction Monday night at the Democratic National Convention. CT conducts a brief interview with him to ask why.

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Announcing: God’s Great Big Global Church

Coming soon: God’s Great Big Global Church—my new children’s book that introduces kids to ten churches around the world and the joy of worshiping God together. Pre‑order is now open.

Mar 26

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Decisions in the room / What does the Bible say about demons? / Why rationalists are asking AI to read their future / Tiny changes, massive payoffs / Stop scrolling and start singing / Kindle and commentary deals / and more.

Mar 26

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Mar 25

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A La Carte (March 25)

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Mar 25

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A La Carte (March 24)

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Mar 24

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Here We Stand! A Call from Confessing Evangelicals for a Modern Reformation

Thirty years ago, evangelical leaders gathered in Cambridge, MA, to take a stand for truth. That moment led to the Cambridge Declaration—and sparked a call for a modern Reformation. Now, Here We Stand! returns in a newly revised edition from Alliance Publishing with new insights from leading voices like Carl Trueman, Sean Michael Lucas, and…

Mar 23

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Wise and Helpful Ways for Christians To Experiment With AI

AI is here to stay, and many Christians are wondering what to do with it. In this article I share some of the ways I use AI—along with the dangers that still concern me.

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The Great Need of Reformed Churches Is Not Great Preachers

Reformed churches prize powerful preaching, but God’s people most need faithful pastors who know, love, and shepherd their souls—not merely gifted pulpiteers.

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