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A La Carte (October 15)

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From the River to the Ends of the Earth – This is a free album from Matt Searles, and it is based on the Psalms. You need to input your email address to get it, but you won’t be put on the mailing list until you opt-in.

Compassion Without Compromise – Westminster Books has some good deals this week, including one that looks very promising and comes highly commended by Kevin DeYoung.

Only Themselves to Blame – This article looks at the recent battle over encrypting information and says, “Feds only have themselves to blame for Apple and Google’s smartphone encryption efforts.”

Rethinking Jephthah’s Foolish Vow – Here, from Gospel Coalition’s series on perplexing passages, is a look at Jephthah’s foolish vow.

Successful Ministry – This is an encouraging article for anyone who is sharing the gospel with others.

Houston, We Have a Constitution – Russell Moore responds to some alarming news from Houston.

Sibbes

Death is only a grim porter to let us into a stately palace.

—Richard Sibbes

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    The Most Pleasant Show on Television

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  • Anxiety and Surrender

    Combat Anxiety Through Surrender

    Life is intimidating at times. Sometimes it’s intimidating, sometimes it’s scary, and sometimes it’s downright terrifying. As we gaze into a future that is uncertain or frightening, our natural tendency is to pursue comfort through control. If we can only gain control over the situation, then we can ward off what frightens us and usher…