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A La Carte (May 21)

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Not the Unforgivable Sin – “Divorce is not the unforgivable sin. As a Christian, the only scarlet God sees on you is the blood of Christ, which covers your sins and presents you before God as his blameless child.”

The Financial Ruin of a Christian Family – Denny Burk reports on the latest news about Aaron and Melissa Klein.

Running From a Bad Church – Trevin Wax urges caution toward those who are running from a bad church situation.

Voddie Baucham’s Big Move to Africa – WORLD magazine interviews Voddie Baucham, and eventually asks him about his forthcoming move to Africa.

The First 21 Days – This is some remarkable footage of the first 21 days of a bee’s life.

16 Secrets of One Happy Marriage – There is always something to learn from articles like this one.

Sisters, Let’s Become Cheerleaders – Elisha has a good word to herself and other women.

Flavel

It is a greater mercy to descend from praying parents than from nobles.

—John Flavel

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  • What Grieves the Heart of God

    What Grieves the Heart of God?

    What pleases God? What delights his heart? And what displeases God? What grieves his heart? If asked, I think most of us would assume that if we ever grieve the heart of God it will be through denying the gospel or committing a grave moral scandal. Or if we do so as a local church,…