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A La Carte (September 18)

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The Ordinary Church – John MacArthur writes about ordinary life and ordinary church. “God works through ordinary means, ordinary people in ordinary churches, doing very ordinary things.”

Friendless Millennials in a Digital Age – This is a worthwhile reflection on Millennials.

You Can’t Catch Sin Like A Cold – Barnabas Piper writes about those who “live in cultural quarantine, shutting themselves off from what they see as sinful influences.”

Thoughts on a Call to Worship – I appreciate Bob Kauflins thoughts on calls to worship.

Do You Hate to Wait? – This article deals with prayers that are not answered immediately by a clear yes or no.

Dads: Plan for Family Time – There is wisdom in this article on planning and preparing for family time.

Brooks

Don’t excuse yourself by accusing Satan.

—Thomas Brooks

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