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A La Carte (April 26)

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May the Lord be with you and bless you today.

Because I’m out of my normal time zone, I’m adding Kindle deals a bit later in the day than I usually do. But I do continue to add them most days.

Westminster Books is offering a deal on a new book that explains five biblical models for making ethical decisions.

The Parable of Kanye West

Samuel James: “A question is bothering me. Is Kanye West’s professed conversion to Christianity thrown into more doubt by his brazen antisemitism a couple of years ago, or by his recent announcement of his own “adult film” company? I am forced to admit that, for me personally, it was probably the latter. I doubt I’m alone.”

Biden’s New Regulation Reinforces Transgender ‘Orthodoxy’

Joe Carter explains the Department of Education’s new rules that expand protections for LGBT+ students. He tells why it is concerning on a number of levels.

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12 Wonderful Responsibilities God Has Given to Women

Sticking with Scripture, Beautiful Christian Life lists 12 wonderful responsibilities God has given to women.

Slow Happiness

Seth reflects on how slow, gradual growth in his garden parallels the deep, lasting happiness found in relationships and accomplishments over time.

What I Wish the Church Would Understand about Disability

Kirsten Abioye: “Being the parent of a disabled child is an absolute joy, and a total privilege. A child’s purpose is never solely to teach parents, but our son has undoubtedly taught me more than I’ve taught him; about life, privilege, faith, God.”

How Do I Discern True Repentance from Fake Repentance? (Video)

Darby Strickland answers a difficult question.

Flashback: All, Every, and Not One

One day it will be said of all those who are his that God was faithful to his every word and true to his every promise. And together we will praise the name of the Lord our God.

Jesus binds himself to his people. No expiration date. No end of the road. Our side of the commitment will falter and stumble, but his never does.

—Dane Ortlund

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