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A La Carte (January 21)

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Women’s Discipleship and the Mommy Blogosphere – Hannah Anderson has some valuable things to say about the mommy blogs—their strengths and their weaknesses.

God’s Light in Our Darkness – “Being ‘saved’ doesn’t save us from facing sickness and sword, including depression. However, God does promise to give us the proper footing as we walk through hard terrain.”

How Should We Respond? – Justin Taylor suggests an appropriate response to the new reports that a fragment from the gospel of Mark dates to the first century.

The Gospel in Colombia – The Gospel Coalition reports on the state of the church in Colombia.

Husbands, Pray with Your Wives – Wendy Alsup encourages husbands to love their wives by praying with their wives.

Stop Obsessing – Mike Wittmer gives you 4 good reasons to stop obsessing about heaven.

Lloyd Jones

When a man truly sees himself, he knows nobody can say anything about him that is too bad.

―D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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