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A La Carte (11/14)

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Monday November 14, 2005

Du Jour: Maryanne reminds us “that hospitality is opening yourself up to people WHEN they arrive, not when you might plan to have them arrive.” There is a big difference!

Archaeology: Archaeologists digging at the purported biblical home of Goliath have unearthed a shard of pottery bearing an inscription of the Philistine’s name, a find they claimed lends historical credence to the Bible’s tale of David’s battle with the giant. Read more.

Contemplative: This article from Christianity Decay is one of the scariest things I’ve read in a long time. “God touched me!” exclaimed five-year old Collin after he had spent time in the prayer corner.”

News: Peter Drucker, the business management guru whose ideas are foundational to the Purpose Driven philosophies now rampant in our churches, died on Friday at the age of 95. Yahoo reports.


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    On spouses sitting together in church / Can’t you just be like me? / Husbands, pray for your wives / Six comforts for pastors / The most fun I ever had / Will we really be perfect in heaven? / The most offensive doctrine / Kindle deals and more

  • A La Carte (November 11)

    A new serpent in the garden of Africa / On naming the dead / Why your favorite worship song’s grammar matters / 3 Reasons you should not date while watching porn / Would you forgive me of my narcissism? / Christianity Today and the sin of centrism / Kindle deals, videos, and more

  • A La Carte (November 10)

    C.S. Lewis’s vices / How to graciously say no / Can’t you let me just attend? / When morningness is confused with godliness / Everyone doesn’t react the same way / Evangelizing with a dog / Kindle deals / New books