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The Hobbit News
Here is some fantastic news about The Hobbit movies. Previously we had been told that the first movie would tell the story of the book while the second would be a new story that would bridge the gap between The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. New reports confirm that the movies will actually tell parts one and two of the original story.


Themelios 34-1
A new edition of Themelios is now available. It is available as a 155-page PDF or it can be viewed at the web site.


The Shack and the Skill of Discernment
Saturday morning I was a guest on The Christian Worldview radio program. The audio of that hour-long interview is now available. We also took a few calls from listeners.


When the Problem is Sexual Sin
This article from CCEF offers an interesting counseling method for dealing with sexual sin. “In this case study, John Bettler describes how to help someone struggling with sexual sin. He concludes: ‘If you just deal with outward behavior, you’ll have little success’. See what strategy he recommends instead.”


Deal of the Day: Monergism Books
Monergism Books has a couple of noteworthy deals today. Communion with God by John Owen is 50% off as is Shared Life by Donald Macleod.


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    Weekend A La Carte (June 28)

    A La Carte: Why you escape to the mountains / Evangelism for introverts / Come, Let Us Return to the Lord (a new song) / My child’s success isn’t my crowning glory / Watering dirt / and more.

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    A La Carte (June 27)

    A La Carte: The right has forgotten feeling / The case for morning devotions / I don’t feel forgiven / Dear saint / Warts and all / Anxiety and the gospel / Book and Kindle deals.

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    A La Carte (June 26)

    A La Carte: Everyone knows everything about you / The splendor of gray hairs / “Vanity” in Ecclesiastes / Jesus is the hero / Why does Satan continue opposing God / Your test of adversity / and more.

  • When You Want It More Than They Do

    When You Want It More Than They Do

    It can be both a joy and a trial to witness another person’s Christian life. It can be a joy when you learn that they long for holiness and that they long to strive toward what is theirs in Christ. It can be a trial when you learn that they appear to have little longing…