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A La Carte (February 22)

More Thoughts on Christians and Sex in Movies

Samuel James responds to comments and criticism on his excellent article about nudity and sex in movies.

What Happened Between the Old and New Testaments?

When you flip that page between the Old Testament and New Testament, you are travelling 400 years. What happened in that time? (This is an advertisement for a course, but still has a helpful and brief overview of the main headings.)

Socialism Is Evil

Rick Phillips explains why socialism is evil. He focuses on 3 reasons: “because socialism is a system based on stealing; because socialism is an anti-work system; because socialism concentrates the power to do evil.”

At Least You’re Married or Single

Marrieds love to tell singles going through transitions and hard times, “At least you’re not tied down! At least you’re free to be flexible! At least you can make your own schedule, etc.” Singles love to tell marrieds going through transitions and hard times, “At least you have each other! At least you’re married! At least you don’t have to do it alone!”

Returning Home From Life In Space

What’s it like to return from space? This little video gives one astronaut’s perspective.

This Day in 1649. 367 years ago today, “The Westminster Assembly adjourns, having held one thousand one hundred and sixty three sessions over a period of five years, six months, and twenty-two days.” *

Turning from Idols to Find True Happiness in God

Randy Alcorn explains our attraction to idols.

The Blessing of Teaching the Children

Nick Batzig explains the unexpected blessings of teaching children.

Spurgeon

Though you hoard up wealth, gold is nothing but dust to a dying man.

—C.H. Spurgeon

  • The Men Who Have Done Most for God in this World

    “The men who have done the most for God in this world have been early on their knees.” This quote from E.M. Bounds would work perfectly well without the word “early.” It would then say, “The men who have done the most for God in this world have been on their knees.” Taken that way,…

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    Weekend A La Carte (January 11)

    A La Carte: Parents can’t fight porn alone / Victory in Jesus (a new song) / Will you pass the test? / What God meant is what God means / Lessons from caring for a disabled child / and more.

  • Free Stuff Fridays (TGBC)

    This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by The Good Book Company. They are giving away a bundle of books for ministry leaders.  The Bundle includes: As you look at all things through the lens of the gospel, you’ll increasingly become the fully-formed follower of Jesus and servant of his church that you have been…

  • Trump, Trudeau, and the 51st State

    These are strange days in Canada. The incoming President of the United States has suddenly promised to slap a 25% tariff on cross-border trade—a tariff that has the potential to devastate the Canadian economy. Some suggest it could cost Canada a 3% hit to its economy and the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs.…

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    A La Carte (January 10)

    A La Carte: Dawkin’s gender dilemma / The worst of all possible worlds / Value character over performance / Is heaven a real place right now? / Last of the middlebrow Protestants / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (January 9)

    A La Carte: Discipleship in the Reformed world / Why Christians need to watch out for Jordan Peterson / The forbidden woman and the path to death / I’m no gambler / a firm foundation in an uncertain world / and more.