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A La Carte (August 5)

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The Anatomy of Sexual Sin – When you think about the sheer prevalence of sexual sin both inside and outside of the church, you realize how important it is to know the anatomy of such sin.

Confessions of a Bibliophile – I enjoyed Keith Mathison’s reflections on a life spent reading.

Gentle Selfishness – “The kind of behavior we usually think of as selfish is obvious: lying, cheating, stealing, hurting, etc., to get what we want. Everyone recognizes it for what it is. But a gentle selfishness, because of its very gentleness, is subtle, deceptive, and far more difficult to detect than the blatant kind.”

The Gates of Gaza – “A recent excavation in Israel has uncovered the historic fortifications and monumental gate of a Biblical-era city called Gath.” You’ll recognize it as home to the infamous Goliath.

The Tricky Ethics of the Lucrative Disaster Rescue Business – You may be interested in this longform article that focuses on the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Nepal.

The 5 Types of Work That Fill Your Day – This is a helpful breakdown of the different kinds of work that can fill each workday.

Patagonia 8K – This video offers an eye-popping trip through Patagonia. Do it full-screen and HD if you can.

Ferguson

Be obedient even when you do not know where obedience may lead you.

—Sinclair Ferguson

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