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Facebook at the Altar
I got a laugh out of this. Let’s assume it is meant to make a point…


Tribute to a Martyr
“A British man whose great-great grandfather was killed and eaten by cannibals has taken part in a unique reconciliation event on a south pacific island. In the 1830s, the Reverend John Williams was the most famous missionary of the age. Today, 170 years after his murder, the descendants of those responsible felt the need to put old ghosts to rest.”


Hospitality Tips and Principles
Looking forward to the holiday season, Abigail offers up a list of tips and principles related to hospitality.


What Happened to Flight 447?
Popular Mechanics looks at Air France flight 447 to try to determine what happened. “The aviation industry’s safety record has never been better, but when Air France flight 447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris vanished without a trace, it spurred new efforts to prevent tragedies before they happen.”


  • Shooting Up

    Shooting Up

    Jonathan Tepper grew up watching his missionary parents transform the lives of heroin addicts in Madrid. Though he has wandered from the faith, his memoir may be the most Christian book you read this year.

  • A La Carte Friday 2

    A La Carte (April 24)

    You’re lazy / Six major views of baptism / John Piper and fur babies / You don’t need a therapist / Stop keeping score / Death and resurrection / A La Quiz / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (April 23)

    The risk of persecution / The West’s strange genius / Our best years are ahead / Hope in the face of death / Keep the Christian calendar / The grief I did not know / Book reviews / Gen Alpha / and more.

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    A La Carte (April 22)

    Aspire to be lay elders / A mundane life is a courageous life / Aim high, repent often / The problem with deaconism / What are you angry about today? / An original poem / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (April 21)

    The cage stage in the digital age / When did Christian music all become worship music? / Why AI worship feels empty / Grace through discipline / The messy, glorious church / Trivia / and more.