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A La Carte (February 25)

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How Well Do You Know Your Bible? – The new issue of Credo magazine is now available for free online reading or download. This issue’s subject: How Well Do You Know Your Bible?

That Malaysia Airlines Plane – This guy thinks he knows where that missing Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared to. It seems more than a little unlikely, but it sure is an interesting read.

Why We Pray – This week’s deals from Westminster Books include a new, highly-endorsed book called Why We Pray (along with several other excellent books on prayer).

Iwo Jima and the Monumental Sacrifice – My rule: If Tim Keesee writes it, I read it. I’ve yet to be disappointed.

SDO: Year 5 – The sun is big. And awesome. And beautiful. Check out this video from NASA.

Inviting Children into the Prayer Closet – I sure do feel this one all the way.

Does Your Youth Ministry Mess with Christ’s Bride? – This is an excellent article on both the blessings and potential drawbacks of youth ministry.

Havner

Too many church members are starched and ironed but not washed.

—Vance Havner

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    The Benefit of Boring Television

    Aileen and I like to watch boring shows right before we turn in for the night. An exciting game or an intense movie might get us too engaged and keep us from being able to fall asleep. But a boring show nicely slows the pace and prepares us to rest.

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    There are blessings that come with living in a part of the world that sees four distinct seasons. There are trials, too, like when the days are scorching or the nights are bitterly cold. But if I were to leave this part of the world, I know I would miss the seasonality of Southern Ontario…

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