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A La Carte (January 26)

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Missed Motherhood – Denny Burk: “Susan Shapiro’s article at The New York Times is as sad as anything I’ve read in a long time. She is the quintessential modern woman, having pursued a career and life in the city through her childbearing years…”

All Paths Lead to God – Kevin DeYoung shows how all paths do lead to God, one way or another.

NHL and GoPro – GoPro and the NHL teamed up to make an amazing video.

Joshua Harris Resigns – Josh Harris has announced his resignation from Covenant Life Church. His explanation is well worth reading.

How to Combat the Demonic – J.D. Greear offers counsel on how to combat the demonic. “If you want to fight the demonic, don’t focus on the demons at all; just let Jesus be large in your life.”

Aging Gracefully – “The focus on outer beauty is a battle Christian women have been waging for years, and it’s doubtful we’ll win anytime soon.”

Ayers

God is as much, if not more, interested in doing a great work in us as he is in doing a great work through us.

—Mike Ayers

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  • What Grieves the Heart of God

    What Grieves the Heart of God?

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