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A La Carte (4/16)

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Why Christians Should Read Camus – This promises to be an interesting new series from Leland Ryken. “Every week he’ll lend us his decades of learning to help us understand why these works have come to be regarded as timeless treasures. Have you ever thought, I’ve heard that book is great, but I’m intimidated to read it myself without any help? Then we’ve designed this series precisely with you in mind. You get the benefits of a reading community who will help you along and a gifted professor who will answer your questions.”

Titanic Infographic – Here’s the inevitable Titanic infographic. Even better, here’s a tale from Titanic. “Many movies, documentaries and books have familiarized us with some of the passengers, such as entrepreneur John Jacob Astor IV or the ‘Unsinkable’ Molly Brown. Yet one of the supreme stories of the Titanic involves a heroic pastor and his passion to save lives and souls.”

Trueman the Girlyman – Of all the T4G reflections, I enjoyed Carl Trueman’s the most. “T4G made me look like a girlyman. More of that later. When invited to do a breakout at T4G, I had initially said no, not being a big conference person. I was ultimately persuaded by the fact that the preponderance of attendees are officebearers in the church; and by the fact they put the guy who cries on my case (yes, that bit is truly pathetic, I know).”

Stott the Napper – I enjoyed this little glimpse into John Stott’s life.

Doubting Dawkins – This is a cleverly powerful little video.

If the work be done in Christ’s name, the honor is due to his name.

—Matthew Henry

  • Works & Wonders

    Works & Wonders (April 12)

    In my weekly Works & Wonders article, I combine a brief devotional with other interesting and uplifting bits and pieces I gleaned throughout the week. These can be stories, poems, songs, articles, quotes, and just about anything else I found especially enjoyable in the week. I hope you enjoy this week’s collection!

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    Weekend A La Carte (April 11)

    Vice, virtue, and platforms / Natural family planning / 6 days or billions of years? / Sorry kid, drones are for war now / The week of Trueman / and more.

  • Winters Cold and Heavens Joy

    Winter’s Cold and Heaven’s Joy

    Some Christians seem to bloom like early spring flowers—holding joyful, steadfast faith even in the coldest trials and foreshadowing the endless summer to come.

  • A La Carte Friday 2

    A La Carte (April 10)

    Make dating great again / Healthy churches behind bars / How Satan tempts you and how to respond / Fears of cognitive decline / The heavens are still declaring / A La Quiz / and more.

  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    A La Carte (April 9)

    What makes a Christian dad Christian? / Why do we take drugs? / Is Gen Z turning to Catholicism? / Prayers for married men to pray / A future or current pastor’s wife / The genius of dirt / and more.