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A La Carte (April 18)

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Oprah, Rob Bell, And Faux Self-Empowerment For The Self-Centered – This is quite an article, and one well worth reading.

Heaven Is For Real – Randy Alcorn has a review of the new Heaven Is For Real movie. He approaches it kindly but still offers some important critcism.

Sola Experienca – Yes to this! Erik Raymond also writes about the movie. This is so important to consider: “Today our personal experience and personal interpretation of that experience is the unquestionable authority that all must submit to.”

An Interview with Mark Phelps – Ed Stetzer has an interview with Mark Phelps, son of Fred Phelps.

Cancer Sucks, but Christ Is Better – Here’s a sweet testimony to God’s grace through affliction.

Father, Open Our Eyes – Here’s a free track from one of my favorite worship albums.

How Americans Die – Here’s an interactive look at how Americans die.

Estrange

He that serves God for money will serve the devil for better wages.

—Roger L’Estrange

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  • What Grieves the Heart of God

    What Grieves the Heart of God?

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