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A La Carte (November 7)

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Feather vs Bowling Ball – Here is proof of what we have heard so many times–that a feather and a bowling ball will fall at the same rate.

The Art of Joy – If you enjoy Christian rap music, you’ll want to check out Jackie Hill Perry’s new album which is free for the taking.

Throw Open the Doors – Nick Horton has a powerful article on pregnancy and miscarriage.

That Is the Grace – You’ll enjoy this sermon excerpt from Matt Chandler.

The Zimzum of Love – Dave Harvey has a penetrating review of Rob Bell’s new book on marriage.

What Does It Mean to Be Real? – “Nobody likes a fake. Even in our airbrush culture, we despise counterfeits and crave authenticity. Everyone wants to be real.”

Calvin

The pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for driving away wolves.

—John Calvin

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    Quality Time

    People of all faiths pray. Some pray to gods, some to ancestors, some to nature, and some to the universe, but all speak out words, all utter desires, all hope to be heard. But Christians pray differently and Christians pray confidently, for we pray to a Father. We alone “have received the Spirit of adoption…

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    Keep Calm and Stay Friends

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