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A La Carte (3/29)

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Keeping Priorities in View – “Bible scholar Don Carson cautions us about parental hypocrisy by recalling the enduring impact of his parents’ prayerful example.” This is a beautiful article.

The Kokomo Krusade – I loved reading this short anecdote from the life of James Montgomery Boice. “Like a call from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, back when I was a young pastor years ago the secretary of James Montgomery Boice, the famous pastor whom I had never met, called and asked if I would like for Dr. Boice to preach for us in Kokomo. I could not believe it then, so perhaps you do not believe me now. So here’s the story.”

Are Your Sermons Too Long? – Denny Burk shares some wisdom from Charles Spurgeon.

The View – “Recently a Texas judge upheld a law that requires a woman to be shown an ultrasound before obtaining an abortion. His decision was discussed on The View and Joyce Behar and Barbara Walters made the following stunning statements…”

Christian Book Awards – Christian Book Awards tend to be as unhinged from reality as every other awards, but they’re still interesting. ECPA has just released its list for 2012.

Unexpected Joy – Watch it!

Prayerfulness is Calvinism at its best. It is a simple, open, honest declaration in the presence of God of total helplessness.

—Martin Holdt

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    A La Carte (March 10)

    We are all Dwight Schrute now / Reminders for Christian parents / Happy wife, happy life? / A good tired / Getting organized for the glory of God / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Practice True Wisdom

    Designed as five-week studies for personal use or group study, books in the Rooted in Wisdom series help women to understand and navigate common experiences and stages of life.

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    A La Carte (March 9)

    The birds and the bees, babies and me / How is it fair for God to send people to hell? / 5 reasons Christians might suffer / The decline of young earth creationism / Canada’s soaring assisted suicide rate / Kindle deals / and more.

  • What Will Quiet Your Restless Heart

    What Will Quiet Your Restless Heart?

    Christians long for forgiveness, joy, justice, and heaven—but beneath every desire lies a deeper hunger for God himself, the only treasure who can truly quiet our restless hearts.

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    Weekend A La Carte (March 7)

    A community of simple believers / Radically rethink your workweek / The church in Iran / New albums / AI doesn’t reduce work / Women’s ordination / Kindle deals / and more.