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Britannica – This was inevitable and I wonder if it will stand as a symbol of the decline of print. “Encyclopaedia Britannica says it will stop publishing print editions of its flagship encyclopedia. The Chicago-based company announced on Tuesday that the encyclopedia would not be available in book form for the first time in 244 years.”

Brothers and Sisters – Douglas Wilson offers some good thoughts on brothers and sisters and the relationships between them.

Kony 2012 – The Kony 2012 video very quickly became the most viral video in history. The statistics are astounding.

Sing Like You Mean It – Here’s a beautiful article you’ll want to read and ponder.

Good Friday – If you are in the Toronto area and are looking for something to do on Good Friday, why not join my church and several others as we worship together?

The Gospel Project – The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered curriculum that examines the grand narrative of Scripture and how the gospel transforms the lives of those it touches. This afternoon you can tune in to a live webcast with Trevin Wax, Matt Chandler and others, and learn more about it.

Yosemite HD – This is a fantastic time-lapse video that showcases the beauty of Yosemite.

Oh, Son of Man, I know not which to admire most, thine height of glory, or thy depths of misery!

—C.H. Spurgeon

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    Robert Wolgemuth Was a Kind Man

    I don’t remember the first time I met Robert Wolgemuth, but I know it was when I was much younger and just beginning to get my bearings as a writer. At the time, I was beginning to consider whether it would be useful to retain a literary agent who would represent me to publishers. I…

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    A La Carte (January 21)

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    A Special Offer On Ten Great Books

    Reformation Heritage Books is offering Challies readers an exclusive 15% discount on their top ten recent releases. Use code CHALLIES at checkout. This offer is valid until January 27.

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    A La Carte (January 20)

    A La Carte: When protest enters the sanctuary / Why I ditched my scrolling habit / Take sports betting seriously / The world runs on urgency / Sanctification hacks / Kindle deals / and more.

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    Why We Can Confidently Persevere in Prayer

    I remember the days when my children were younger and would ask me to give them something—then ask me again, and ask me again. At that age, they had no ability to gain or purchase these things for themselves, so they were entirely dependent upon their parents to grant their requests (which were usually for…