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A La Carte (September 22)

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Are You Leeching the Local Church? – “I continue to grow in my love for the local church. One of the ways God has grown my love for the church is by teaching me that worship is more than showing up.”

Wise Decisions about Psychotropic Medications – Here are 6 steps to making wise decisions about psychtropic medications.

Using “Brokenness” Biblically – We often hear Christians today talking about “brokenness.” But what’s the correct way to use the word?

Debunking Conspiracies – “Explore the truth behind the iconic Buzz Aldrin moon landing photo. See how modern graphics innovations can shed new light on a 35-year-old conspiracy theory.”

Undercover at Oprah’s Tour – Paula Hendricks went undercover at Oprah’s tour and shares a few reflections.

Drinking From a Fire Hose – Clint Archer has a good article on why we [hopefully] hear so many sermons and so much teaching in our churches today.

Bernard

Common people respect more a preacher’s life than his learning.

—Richard Bernard

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