A La Carte (12/11)

Dec 11, 2007

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Tuesday December 11, 2007

Prayer for Uganda
Jake Hunt posts news of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and asks prayer for a missions organization working in the heart of it.

Golden Compass vs. Narnia
Ray shows the difference between the initial box office results for The Golden Compass versus The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. And what a difference it is!

Jeffersonians All
Darryl Hart brings an interesting perspective to Mitt Romney’s speech from last week. “Romney could have said it as bluntly as Jefferson did, but he affirmed Jefferson’s view that theology doesn’t matter compared to ethics.”

Bargain Shopping at Amazon
A reader pointed out this article which explains a couple of ways of finding bargains at Amazon.

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A La Carte (11/20)

Tuesday November 20, 2007 Phillip Pullman’s “The Golden Compass”Several people have expressed concern to me about the upcoming film “The Golden Compass.” A couple of years ago IV Press published a book that may be of interest: “Dark Matter: Shedding Light on Philip Pullman’s Trilogy, His Dark Materials.” Reformed Baptist Academic PressReformed Baptist Academic Press…

Nov 20, 2007

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A La Carte (7/21)

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Jul 21, 2008

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A La Carte (August 29)

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Aug 29

A La Carte

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Is It Time To Stop Streaming Your Service?

It always surprises me how quickly an idea can go from introduction to expectation, from mere inquiry to accepted standard. And once an idea has become mainstream in that way, it is difficult to revisit and evaluate it.

Aug 28

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Aug 28

A La Carte

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New and Notable Christian Books for August 2024

We live at a great time to be readers! Christian publishers labor diligently to provide us with good books on every conceivable topic. Once a month I like to sort through all the new releases and put together a list of some of the new and notables. Here are my picks for August, 2024.

Aug 27

Resources

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A La Carte (August 27)

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Aug 27

A La Carte

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Nothing Can Separate Us from God

This week the blog is sponsored by Zondervan Reflective. This excerpt from The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible: One-Volume Edition explains the original meaning of Paul’s words in Romans 8:31-39 and shows how his message can apply to our lives today. We begin with words from the Apostle Paul: 31 What, then, shall we…

Aug 26

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Is Watching Porn a Sin?

I’m so glad you are asking this question because it’s an important one. Maybe you will find it comforting to know you are not the only one asking it—more people come to this site by searching “is watching porn a sin?” than any other question.

Aug 21

Articles

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Have You Ever Tried Praying Poetically?

There are many ways to pray. There are many ways to pray that are good, appropriate, helpful, and honoring to God. Christians have often found it a blessing to pray words that others have written. Perhaps you have prayed the words of The Book of Common Prayer or The Valley of Vision. But I ask,…

Aug 22

Articles

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New and Notable Christian Books for August 2024

We live at a great time to be readers! Christian publishers labor diligently to provide us with good books on every conceivable topic. Once a month I like to sort through all the new releases and put together a list of some of the new and notables. Here are my picks for August, 2024.

Aug 27

Resources

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How Jesus Really Feels About You

I am often surprised and dismayed when I hear Christians speak about the way God feels about them. So many believers live with the conviction that God is generally displeased with them, that he regards them with a sense of disappointment. They may even believe he has a sense of regret that he reached out…

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Book Reviews

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Is It Time To Stop Streaming Your Service?

It always surprises me how quickly an idea can go from introduction to expectation, from mere inquiry to accepted standard. And once an idea has become mainstream in that way, it is difficult to revisit and evaluate it.

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