A La Carte (06/07)

Jun 7, 2006

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Wednesday June 7, 2006

Humor: Sam Storms has some fun when thinking about the fact that yesterday was 06/06/06.

Conference: Bob Kauflin has announced the WorshipGod06 blog. Yours truly will be liveblogging this conference which takes place in August.

Terrorism: Ian Clary answers the question of “Why Muslims Must Hate Us.” “I have to admit, hearing about the recent terrorist findings here in Toronto last week has shaken me up a little. It is quite discomforting to know that ‘homegrown’ terrorists live in Toronto and had three times the amount of explosives found on the Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.”

Science: “New Scientist” explains why we tend to need a siesta after dinner or another big meal.

A La Carte (6/23)

Ligonier Valley Study Center – This article discusses the early years of Ligonier Ministries (or The Ligonier Valley Study Center as it was known at its beginning). It’s always amazing to see what God can do with such small beginnings. Learning to Lead – Melissa shares a heartfelt video from Matt Hammitt of the band…

Jun 23, 2010

A La Carte

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A La Carte (06/06)

Tuesday June 6, 2006 Quotes: Darrin Booker has collected a series of death-bed sayings from well-known believers. A favorite: “F.B. Meyer – ‘Read me something from the Bible, something brave and triumphant.’” Terrorism: “The Toronto Star” featured a good editorial on the planned terrorist attacks in Canada. “But modern global jihad is a different animal.…

Jun 6, 2006

A La Carte

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A La Carte (10/13)

Friday October 13, 2006 Technology: Haven’t you always wanted to play “Space Invaders” using nothing but your brain for a controller? Well now it has been done. Humor: Guess what you can download from www.ie7.com… Conference: Pastor Paul will be blogging from the International Baptist Conference right here in Toronto. Among the speakers are Joe…

Oct 13, 2006

A La Carte

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Why Many Profess Christ but Don’t Possess Christ—and What It Means for Discipleship

The gospel still changes everything. But have we embraced something less? The reason many profess Christ but don’t possess Christ, and how a reduced understanding of the gospel can leave people mistaking religious activity for saving faith.

Nov 9

Sponsored

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What If Your Church Sings Hillsong and You Wish It Wouldn’t?

A few weeks ago, I explained why my church does not sing songs by Hillsong, and, by the same convictions, songs by Bethel and Elevation. Today, a related matter: what should you do if your church sings Hillsong, but you wish it wouldn’t?

Nov 9

Articles

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A La Carte (November 9)

Christianity under the progressive gaze / Why Christians must reject the conspiratorial mind / Wise people strive to be wiser / The pro-life movement’s midterm reckoning / How evil works / Preaching in paragraphs / Kindle deals / and more.

Nov 9

A La Carte

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Works & Wonders (November 8)

This week’s Works & Wonders: the power of God, Nikon’s microscope photos, three Come, Thou Founts, a brain-injured musical genius, and Prepare Him Room live.

Nov 8

Articles

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Weekend A La Carte (November 7)

The Hutterites’ guide to technology / Searching for jobs, Gen Z feels like it’s staring into ‘the void’ / The gospel according to Peter (Thiel) / Scientism and the allure of control / Can science explain sparkling rivers? / What led to Christianity Today’s crisis?

Nov 7

A La Carte

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I Regret to Inform You That Heaven Tourism Is Back

I regret to inform you, dear reader, that heaven tourism is back. The genre possibly never went away entirely, but it did at least disappear from the bestseller lists for several years. Sadly, it has returned in Gabe Poirot’s 18 Days in Heaven.

Nov 6

Book Reviews

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Tips for Resolving Conflict in Marriage

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but resolving it well is a skill. Here are 6 practical tips that range from examining your own sin first to a 10 p.m. rule.

Nov 2

Articles

7 min read
What If Your Church Sings Hillsong and You Wish It Wouldn’t?

A few weeks ago, I explained why my church does not sing songs by Hillsong, and, by the same convictions, songs by Bethel and Elevation. Today, a related matter: what should you do if your church sings Hillsong, but you wish it wouldn’t?

Nov 9

Articles

6 min read
I Regret to Inform You That Heaven Tourism Is Back

I regret to inform you, dear reader, that heaven tourism is back. The genre possibly never went away entirely, but it did at least disappear from the bestseller lists for several years. Sadly, it has returned in Gabe Poirot’s 18 Days in Heaven.

Nov 6

Book Reviews

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This Week in Christian Books (November 3, 2026)

Tuesday is the day most publishers release their new books. Here is a look at the Christian books that came our way this week, including Prodigal Culture, Scroll Less Live More, and a graphic novel of Pilgrim’s Progress.

Nov 3

Resources

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A Daring Suggestion for Netflix

Netflix appears to have fallen on hard times and I have some suggestions that I’d like to think would help it: cut the sex, nudity, and profanity, and gain back the viewers it’s long been alienating.

Nov 4

Articles

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