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Weekend A La Carte (October 17)

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For the second day in a row, I was unable to dig up any noteworthy Kindle deals. I am sure there will be some new ones to share early next week. Until then, enjoy some other reading (or browse the A La Carte archives to see what you missed earlier in the week):

International Space Station

This video shows what went into building the International Space Station. It really is a marvel.

3 Diagnostic Questions to Detect Sports Idolatry

Here’s a timely article, since it comes at the time of the year when just about all the major sports are in action all at once.

12 Pillars of Faith for Parents of Children with Disabilities

“Believers need a theology of disability that both glorifies the Creator and honors the incredible value of every human life. As a father who lives in the world of special needs, there are 12 biblical truths that have become important for me to continually meditate upon. These form theological pillars that uphold our faith.”

If Moms Talked to Each Other The Way They Talk to Their Kids

You might enjoy this amusing look at what would happen if moms spoke to each other the way they speak to their kids.

A Reflection on Rick Riordan

Just the other day, one of my children asked if they could read Rick Riordan. Once again I find myself thankful for Redeemed Reader which has grown into an excellent resource for parents.

Tomorrow in 1662. Matthew Henry, whose whole-Bible commentary is still widely read, was born 353 years ago tomorrow. *

Why I Believe the Bible

Erik Raymond has 5 quick and simple explanations for why he believes the Bible.

17 Kinds of Fonts

Here’s a quick and helpful overview of the different kinds of fonts you encounter just about every day. Have I ever mentioned how much I love fonts and typography?

How Bad Will It Get for American Express?

I found this quite an interesting look at the woes of American Express, especially after the surprising loss of their exclusive deal with Costco.

Christians and the New Sexual Orthodoxy

I give my thanks to Ligonier Ministries for sponsoring the blog this week with their article “Christians and the New Sexual Orthodoxy.” Sponsors are an integral part of keeping this blog running, so I am thankful for each one of them.

Piper

The root cause of anxiety is a failure to trust all that God has promised to be for us in Jesus.

—John Piper

  • What Makes Heaven Happy

    What Makes Heaven Happy

    If you spend any time on social media or any time socializing at a Christian conference, if you refresh your feed on YouTube or listen while people chat after church on a Sunday morning, you may soon learn what makes people happy. People love to talk about other people! And more often than not, they…

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    A La Carte (March 3)

    A La Carte: Roman Catholic apologetics / Life will not get easier / The invisible man / When suffering knocks / All my heroes are broken / Kindle and Logos deals / and more.

  • A Deadly Enemy

    One of the most poignant of Jesus’s parables tells the story of a persistent widow. Having faced injustice at the hand of an adversary, this woman appealed to the local judge. She asked him to use his power and authority to right the wrong that had been done to her. But to her sorrow, she…

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    Weekend A La Carte (March 1)

    A La Carte: Christians and romantasy / Own your faith / Piper’s advice for reading Romans / You’ll ruin everything / Don’t scratch the itch / Correctly confess your sins / and more.