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A La Carte (9/19)

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Saved Sex – “Make each other wait. That phrase, which concedes that discipline will be required, brings me back to Jeannie’s question, Do you really think teens will practice abstinence? This question implies that young people are incapable of self-control, and I disagree with that premise. Making each other wait may mean going against the post-sexual-revolution norm, but people, unlike animals, have the capacity to rise above herd mentality.” (HT)

Preaching from an iPad – I don’t know that I’m ready to do this yet, but I know plenty of people who are giving it a shot. Here’s some advice for those who want to try preaching from an iPad.

A Glimpse of North Korea – I find this photo collection so sad and so tragic.

A Historic Moment – GTY has just posted the video of John MacArthur finishing up his final sermon in his final book in the New Testament. What a cool moment.

Just Promise – Just promise not to tell anyone, okay? A lesson about gossip.

Famous Quotes That Were Never Said – Here are a few famous quotes that were never actually said.

The Evolution of Music – It’s interesting to see how music has evolved since the digital explosion. (HT)

The most significant gifts in the church’s life in every era are ordinary natural abilities sanctified.

—J.I. Packer

  • A Less Busy Heart

    In the midst of our busy lives, we can sometimes wonder whether we really have the time to pray. Won’t prayer hinder our productivity? Won’t prayer keep us from getting done all the things we need to do?

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 12)

    A La Carte: Designer babies / The dragon and the rooster / Leper Christianity / Theologians against nature / Faithful and small / The missing heart of AI sermons / Douglas Groothuis books / and more.

  • Good News Rock Bottom

    Good News at Rock Bottom

    Life most certainly brings its challenges. Some of these are just little ruts along the way, some are deep and dark valleys, and some are lower still—the kind of rock bottom experiences that are so dreadful we wonder if we will be able to endure them with our faith intact.

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    A La Carte (April 11)

    A La Carte: John Piper & Kevin DeYoung on baptism / The legacy of TEDS / The DIY spirituality of Rainn Wilson and Rhett & Link / The enormous significance of small tasks / Hello, I want your life / Meryl Streep and Aslan / Kindle deals / and more.

  • New and Notable

    A Batch of New Books for Kids (and Teens)

    Every month I put together a roundup of new and notable books for grownup readers. But I also receive a lot of books for kids and like to put together the occasional roundup of these books as well. So today I bring you a whole big batch of new books for kids of all ages…