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A La Carte (9/15)

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We’re Sorry, Mr. Darwin
To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, the Church of England will make an official apology to him for criticising his famous theory of evolution. There is no word on how Darwin plans to respond.


The Chromosomal Barrier
Trig Palin continues to be a hot topic of conversation. I enjoyed Carolyn’s thoughts: “I grieve for what a double-minded culture we’ve become. We are pro-life when it comes to baby seals or endangered species, but not when it comes to human beings with development disabilities.” Be sure to read the news story she links to about the father of a child with Down Syndrome who gave his life to save him.


To Infinity and Beyond
Here is a tale with a happy ending. ” After a rip current swept the boy and his father out to sea Saturday, darkness fell, and the sound of rescue helicopters and boats grew faint until they were nonexistent.”


A Different Kind of Fast
Michael Krahn has some good words to say about fasting from technology.


The Birmingham Church Bombing
John Piper commemorates the anniversary of the Birmingham Church Bombing with an article. “Lord, forbid that we–we white and black and all Americans–would waste what they paid for.”


6 Year Med
6 Year Med is one of my favorite “miscellaneous” blogs that I somehow stumbled upon. The most recent post is a tough one that gives just a glimpse inside the life of a doctor.


  • What Does It Mean to Be Discerning

    What Does It Mean to Be Discerning?

    Though I have heard it said of others, I have never had anyone tell me that I am a man of discerning tastes. I do not have a discerning palate or a discerning sense of style. I can, however, contentedly live without these if only I can have a discerning mind and a discerning spirit.

  • A La Carte (May 27)

    Sinful desires, concupiscence, & “Gay Christians” / Against anti-aging / The beauty of the unnamed / Take it on the chin / When the church stops singing / Does an unbelieving child disqualify a pastor? / The state of theology in Canada / Getting older involves a lot of dying / and more.

  • A La Carte (May 26)

    Judson’s last ride / How commercial surrogacy targets military families / Should Christians flip tables like Jesus? / What’s wrong with boys? / The single path / Battle for the soul / Four good questions to ask your tech / Kindle deals.

  • The Small Home Life

    You May Not Need Nearly as Much House as You Think You Do

    Our house is emptier than it has ever been, and that makes it feel bigger than it has ever been. It’s funny how the home that often felt just a little too small for the five of us now feels just a little too big for the two of us. Even a little house can…

  • A La Carte (May 25)

    Clearer thinking about sterilization / You did it again / The trouble underneath / Why don’t our sermons change people? / The whining Christian / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Works and Wonders

    Works & Wonders (May 24)

    Interesting and uplifting content for Sunday: Proclamation rather than proof, Fill This House, On Rainbow Wings, strange sea creatures, a faith crisis, and more.