A La Carte (11/30)

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Thursday November 30, 2006

Church: Benny really needs your help buying him a new jet. Perhaps you should consider skipping Christmas this year to help him out. He is asking for an initial $6 million to help cover the down payment.

Television: Here is a new series you’ll all want to watch. “One Punk Under God” features Jay Bakker, son of Jim and Tammy. “Veteran of a troubled adolescence, tattooed and pierced Jay now preaches God’s grace and unconditional love to an alternative non-denominational congregation in Atlanta, which meets in a working bar.”

Film: Citizenlink reports on the latest film being marketed to the faith and values group. This time it is “Rocky Balboa,” the latest Rocky film.

Weekend A La Carte (February 8)

How Olympians Have Changed – Here is a quick look at how olympians—and their increasingly specialized bodies—have changed over the years. Our Most Significant Decision – I enjoyed reading this article from Hershael York. He tells about the most significant spiritual decision he and his wife ever made. The In Between – R.C. Sproul Jr…

Feb 8, 2014

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A La Carte (12/14)

DockersDockers is telling men to put on the pants. Paul shares their “man-ifesto.” Top 10 Cultural MomentsIf this is culture, I start to have more sympathy for those Christians who are always talking about redeeming culture. Uncle Jay ExplainsI enjoyed this week’s episode of Uncle Jay Explains. This guy’s got a great sense of humor……

Dec 14, 2009

A La Carte

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A La Carte (3/1)

Apotheke Vienna Austria To Save a LifeI found this review interesting. Writing for the National Post, Barry Hertz writes a scathing review of what he calls the “faithsploitation” genre of film. Uncle Jay ExplainsOnce again Uncle Jay explains the week’s news. Songs that Celebrate the ResurrectionBob Kauflin provides a list of songs that celebrate Christ’s…

Mar 1, 2010

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Teach Your Children About God’s Great Big Global Church

My new book releases today, and I would love it if you’d buy a copy for the children in your life! God’s Great Big Global Church, a beautifully illustrated picture book, will introduce them to 10 kids and their churches from all around the world.

May 15

Articles

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A La Carte (May 15)

A tough means of grace / In defense of purity culture / You can’t love the church in the abstract / A promiscuous past and a Christian marriage / The Lord of the traffic jam / Divorce and remarriage / Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation / and more.

May 15

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A La Carte (May 14)

Angels / Dimensions / A Christian view of UFOs / Having a baby has slowed me down / What you can’t give your children / Performative busyness / His Father’s Son / Natural theology / Deals / and more.

May 14

A La Carte

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So Many Dumb Ways To Die

Do you remember the catchy little earworm “Dumb Ways To Die?” In what was undoubtedly one of history’s most successful public awareness campaigns, Metro Trains of Melbourne, Australia, reached millions of people around the world with their message of railroad safety. They did this through an irresistibly snappy song.

May 13

Articles

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A La Carte (May 13)

Your phone is hurting you / The awkward, important part of prayer / You’re drowning in busywork / The cost of rushing grief / Habits for Sunday rest and worship / A missing doctrine / ESV Journaling Study Bible / and more.

May 13

A La Carte

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A La Carte (May 12)

God pursued me / It’s okay to love the church / Living in an empty nest / The gratitude shift / Help me let go / The right focus in leadership / New book releases / TGC church map / and more.

May 12

A La Carte

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The Difference Between Ben Sasse and So Many Other Saints

Ben Sasse is dying publicly and dying well, testifying to Christ before millions. But his faithfulness mirrors that of countless unknown saints who have made the same trek to the grave with the same confidence in God.

May 11

Articles

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The End of Raising Children

Michaela is a married woman! We enjoyed a simple ceremony on Monday afternoon and, after a sweet reception, she and Caleb hit the road to begin their new life together. And just like that, Aileen and I are finished raising children.

May 6

Articles

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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

God’s path of wisdom for you is both serious and delightful—more of both than you might expect. Following Christ will both deepen you and free you. It’s a brilliant strategy for glad sanity and steady integrity—all the way.

May 8

Book Reviews

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My Epic Documentary Series Is Now Free to Watch

In 2020 I teamed up with Zondervan to release Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History. This is a two-part product that takes the form of an illustrated book and a ten-part documentary video series. Epic is ideal for group studies, homeschool curriculum, and enjoying either alone or with the whole family. I am pleased…

May 8, 2024

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Works & Wonders (May 10)

This week’s Works & Wonders: a devotional on God as the ultimate fact, a wedding celebration and photos, baby bird advice, the pope on hold, Come Unto Jesus, and the Moylan Arrow.

May 10

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