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A La Carte (August 7)

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Video Killed the Pulpit Star – Here’s an interesting outsider’s perspective on the multi-campus model of church. It includes some solid insights.

How to Repent Without Really Repenting – I thnk we are all pretty good at this, aren’t we?

8 Things You Won’t Find in Heaven – David Murray tells about 8 things you won’t find in heaven.

3 Reasons the Campaign on Planned Parenthood is Winnable – Doug Wilson: “Here are three basic reasons why we should see this campaign as one that is preeminently winnable. Planned Parenthood can go down the same way that ACORN did.”

A Pastor’s Greatest Regret – I know that far too many pastors live with this same regret. Pastor, protect yourself. Church, protect your pastor.

What Does Sola Scriptura mean? – John MacArthur has a brief refresher for you.

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Modern church worship is characterized by an exaltation of the self, but authentic worship is marked by an emptying of ourselves.

—Jared Wilson

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  • Finn

    I’m a Grandfather!

    Yesterday Abby and Nathan welcomed their first child into the world: Finnegan Safir Nicholas Elfarrah. Because they live just minutes away, Aileen and I were able to be there shortly after his birth to rejoice with them and to meet our first grandchild. We are thrilled beyond measure. And he is cute beyond belief. They…

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    A La Carte: Pray till you pray / Do children need to consent to puberty? / Pleading for Sodom / A thought experiment / 10 mistakes when reading the Bible / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (November 19)

    A La Carte: Good night, my son / The longing for justice following sexual assault / Daughter of encouragement / Mistakes I made as a theological student / The dangers of disordered love / Kindle deals / and more.

  • What Grieves the Heart of God

    What Grieves the Heart of God?

    What pleases God? What delights his heart? And what displeases God? What grieves his heart? If asked, I think most of us would assume that if we ever grieve the heart of God it will be through denying the gospel or committing a grave moral scandal. Or if we do so as a local church,…