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A La Carte (July 16)

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Planned Parenthood, Abortion, and the Conscience of a Nation – You will benefit from reading Dr. Mohler’s analysis of the breaking news surrounding Planned Parenthood. His conclusion: “A nation that will allow this, will allow anything.”

Thank You, Mark Oppenheimer – Like Andrew Walker, I tend to believe that the sexual radicals are overplaying their hand.

The Sanctified Introvert – Here’s a brief, wise word that applies to introverts (and extroverts, I suppose).

Why Is Evolution so Widely Believed? – We have all wondered this one, I think: If there are so many good scientific arguments against evolution, why is it so widely believed?

7 Gospel-Centered Principles for Protecting Your Marriage – There is lots of wisdom in this article.

How I Started Praying the Bible – Here’s a good follow-up to yesterday’s review of Don Whitney’s new book Praying the Bible (my review).

This Is Not Natural – You eat a lot of chemicals. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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How great an injustice it is to know about eternal suffering and do nothing.

—Michael Oh

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    Did Francis Prove To Be “The Humble Pope?”

    Francis’ time as pope has come to an end and already many are attempting to define his legacy. Was he a reformer? Was he a progressive? Was he an apostate? Perspectives are wildly varied with some honoring him as the greatest pope of modern times and some dishonoring him as a disgrace to the office.

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  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

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    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…