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A La Carte (February 20)

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McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson – I enjoyed reading this longform article on [soon to be former] McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson.

The Gospel in the Dominican Republic – I’m thankful for this series from TGC on how the gospel is going forth in different countries from around the world.

The Hopes of Central High – Sports fans may appreciate this profile of Lester Cotton, who will soon be heading to the University of Alabama.

3 Keys to a Better Prayer Life – Here are 3 simple keys to a better prayer life. (Of course the #1 tip is always this: Just pray!)

Phrasing – Andy Naselli introduces “phrasing,” which he says is his favorite way to trace a biblical argument. There are lots of good resources at the link if you want to give it a try.

The Door to a New Vastness – CNN: “Two white specks appearing next to Pluto in the blackness of space may look like faint blips on a screen. Don’t be fooled.”

How Clocks Changed Humanity – This is merely an introduction to the subject, but you may still enjoy this brief video on how clocks changed humanity.

Robertson

One proof of the inspiration of the Bible is that it has withstood so much poor preaching.

—A.T. Robertson

  • Cliff

    Tiptoeing to the Edge of Cliffs

    Not too long ago, there was a trend in which people would see how close they could come to being hit by a train without actually being hit by a train. That’s about as stupid a game as I can imagine. Play stupid games, win stupid games, as the kids say. But researching sin when…

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    A La Carte (February 4)

    A La Carte: Jesus loves the self-righteous sinner / How churches began using grape juice / Stop praying “in your name” / We aren’t very good at rest / The greatest theological statement ever written / and more.

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    A La Carte (February 3)

    A La Carte: Scheduling hospitality / False teachers / Dating Christian women / Stoking the fire / Origins of the evil one / Love and accept / Kindle deals / and more.

  • An Investment in Eternity: Why One Pastor and Parent Trusts Boyce College

    Choosing a college is about trust. As a pastor and parent, Ryan Kelly entrusted all four of his children to Boyce College. He saw serious academics, real discipleship, and faculty who know their students and care for their souls. At Boyce, truth comes first, and students are prepared for a lifetime of faithful service. Read…

  • Love Is the Interpreter

    Love Is the Interpreter

    There have been a few bands and musicians I did not particularly care for when I first heard their music. I came across them on a cassette or CD in the old days, or on YouTube or Apple Music in more recent days, and found that their music didn’t really resonate. I set them aside…

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    A La Carte (February 2)

    A La Carte: Beware the current-events man / “Like No Other” / Keep reading your Bible / Struggling with prayer? / Formation and information / Don’t run / Kindle deals / and more.