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A La Carte (April 3)

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Revival on the Pennsylvania Frontier – “While George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards have come to be considered the primary human instruments used by God in America’s First Great Awakening, numerous other ministers were privileged to have a significant role in that widespread revival as well.”

Curse Motif – Here’s R.C. Sproul speaking on the curse motif of the atonement. (Click here if you’d rather read it.)

The Internet Ruined April Fool’s Day – Like Halloween, it’s fun when it’s a day for kids, but goes off the rails when the adults take over.

Jerusalem Journal – Tim Keesee shares a dispatch from Jerusalem.

Died: Robert Schuller – You certainly won’t agree with everything in this article, but it does provide an interesting look back at Robert Schuller’s life and legacy.

What Happened in Kenya? – Joe Carter has an FAQ on the attacks on Christians in Kenya.

Spurgeon

Look to the cross, and hate your sin, for sin nailed your Well Beloved to the tree.

—C.H. Spurgeon

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    A La Carte (April 22)

    A La Carte: Pope Francis / Yes, Jesus was crucified with nails / The mystery of “the call” / Just a little bit / The last of the four / John outran Peter / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

  • The Tallest Trees

    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…

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    A La Carte (April 21)

    A La Carte: Toxic servant leadership / Taking our stress to the Lord / The problem with habits / Is it wrong for Christians to choose cremation? / Why does your church meet in a house? / Big book and Kindle deals / and more.

  • Expectations

    Why We Ask So Little of God

    Most Christians expect little from God, ask little, and therefore receive little, and are content with little. Though the Bible calls us to pray and though it promises that “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working,” we can still have very modest expectations of what God will accomplish through…

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 19)

    A La Carte: Why man needs God / Why nails matter / Kids’ picture books / MLK’s famous letter changed a DC church / How to mentor / A tearless eternity / and more.