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When Abortion Meets Totalitarianism
Slate: “Sixteen million girls are missing in China. And now we know what happened to them: They were aborted because they weren’t boys.”


Your Federal Tax Dollars
Here is a fascinating infographic giving an overview of what happens to your tax dollars (assuming you live in the US of A).


The Truth about Children with Disabilities
Steve and Patty Burchett pen an article for Christian Communicators Worldwide. Writing about their daughter they say, “Though our lives have been altered significantly, we are not despairing. We anticipate many more challenges, but we have found Scripture to be especially precious to us recently. God has much to say about our daughter’s life, strengthening us for the long haul. If you are a parent of a disabled child, we hope these truths will encourage and inspire you…”


R.C. Sproul Abortion
This week, Renewing Your Mind, is airing Dr. Sproul’s series on abortion.


  • Weekend A La Carte (October 10)

    How a Boeing 737 MAX survived a nosedive at the speed of sound / One saving word / The Wild West of commercial surrogacy / The best apologetic is you / Why baseball for 6-year-olds is breaking the bank / The trouble with kids’ sports / Rise Under / and more.

  • Free Stuff Fridays (Harvest House Publishers)

    This week, the blog and this giveaway are sponsored by Harvest House Publishers. Help your child see how the Bible is organized and how key people, events, and themes in each of its books connect. The Bible Infographics for Kids Bible Handbook uses fun, colorful, easy-to-follow visuals to give kids helpful context as they read…

  • A La Carte (October 9)

    John Piper on marriage miracles / Why I regret getting a vasectomy / Vaccinated against God / A worship leader’s take on the Caleb Flynn case / Pastor, you will get hurt / Addressing the pastor shortage with the gospel / Podcast recommendations / Kindle deals

  • A La Carte (October 8)

    How you handle criticism is a test of your humility / The rise and fall of Jim Bakker / One simple principle for a more satisfying marriage / Why churchgoers escaped the ‘sex recession’ / Should Christians use apps like TikTok or Instagram? / Parenting like Aslan / Suffer and do not sin / Kindle…

  • Truths to Preach to Your Sorrow

    4 Truths to Preach to Your Sorrows

    All has been well, and your life has been good. It has been easy to love God and trust him, to pray to him and sing his praises. But then suddenly you are struck by a great trial or a deep sorrow, and for a time it can be difficult to adjust. Here are truths…