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Friday July 4, 2008

On Reading the Psalms
Julian is beginning what looks to be a good series on reading the Psalms. He begins with “a few things that I find helpful on a very basic level with regard to reading the Psalms as a Christan.”


Where the [Heck] is Matt?
Ignore the title and enjoy this, the Internet’s most recent viral video.


Essential Reading
“Doctrine Matters” has a useful list of essential reading for kids of various ages. Some of it may be a tad ambitious, but on the whole it is a very solid list.


Returning the Order of Canada
Canada has seen fit to give the Order of Canada to Dr. Henry Morgentaler, a man who has been the chief champion of allowing and celebrating abortion in Canada. I was glad to read this story: “A B.C. priest who worked extensively with troubled teenagers in Saskatchewan is returning his Order of Canada after learning that abortion crusader Dr. Henry Morgentaler has been awarded the same honour.”


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  • Free Stuff Fridays (Missionary.com)

    This week, the giveaway is sponsored by Missionary.com. They are giving away three pairs of tickets to the Missionary Conference. Enter your information below for a chance to win. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). After His death and resurrection, Christ gave this command to His people. There is still a great multitude waiting…

  • The Suffering of a Child

    The Suffering of a Child

    It is always difficult to understand the ways of God. Impossible, even. This is never more obviously true than when we witness the suffering of a child. Many people would attest that few things pose a deeper challenge to their faith than to see a child suffering, especially if the affliction is terminal. 

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    A La Carte: Ben Sasse / John Piper on waiting / The only way out is through / Godly motherhood and Pinterest dreams / Getting the Trinity right / ESV Study Bible / and more.

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    A La Carte (February 19)

    A La Carte: Save the fox, kill the fetus / Prayer meeting / Traits of great writers and artists / When productivity replaces trust / The silent killer / Brace yourself for the AI tsunami / and more.

  • Airport

    Do You Board First or Last?

    There are some travelers who like to board an airplane at the earliest possible moment. There are others who prefer to board at the last. Some rush the gate the very second the gate agents announce that boarding has commenced, while some linger until they have sounded the final call.