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A Father’s Conversion – Randy Alcorn shares the story of his father’s conversion at the age of 84.

Prayers of a Worship Leader – I appreciated Matt Boswell’s article on the prayers of a worship leader.

Wayfarer – I’m really enjoying this new album by Wayfarer. It includes five re-imagined hymns that seem to have been influenced by Coldplay. Love it.

Chick-Fil-A Day – Here are some useful thoughts on Chick-Fil-A Day. I would participate if there was a Chick-Fil-A within driving distance. Sadly, there isn’t. Al Mohler also wrote about the controversy over at CNN.

Free Audio – ChristianAudio’s free download of the month is Eric Liddell’s The Disciplines of the Christian Life.

Celebrating Alone – R.C. Sproul Jr. writes about marking his first wedding anniversary following the death of his wife.

Love, built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies.

—John Donne

  • Gods Great Big Global Church

    Teach Your Children About God’s Great Big Global Church

    My new book releases today, and I would love it if you’d buy a copy for the children in your life! God’s Great Big Global Church, a beautifully illustrated picture book, will introduce them to 10 kids and their churches from all around the world.

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    A La Carte (May 15)

    A tough means of grace / In defense of purity culture / You can’t love the church in the abstract / A promiscuous past and a Christian marriage / The Lord of the traffic jam / Divorce and remarriage / Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation / and more.

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    A La Carte (May 14)

    Angels / Dimensions / A Christian view of UFOs / Having a baby has slowed me down / What you can’t give your children / Performative busyness / His Father’s Son / Natural theology / Deals / and more.

  • Dumb Ways To Die

    So Many Dumb Ways To Die

    Do you remember the catchy little earworm “Dumb Ways To Die?” In what was undoubtedly one of history’s most successful public awareness campaigns, Metro Trains of Melbourne, Australia, reached millions of people around the world with their message of railroad safety. They did this through an irresistibly snappy song.

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    A La Carte (May 13)

    Your phone is hurting you / The awkward, important part of prayer / You’re drowning in busywork / The cost of rushing grief / Habits for Sunday rest and worship / A missing doctrine / ESV Journaling Study Bible / and more.

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    A La Carte (May 12)

    God pursued me / It’s okay to love the church / Living in an empty nest / The gratitude shift / Help me let go / The right focus in leadership / New book releases / TGC church map / and more.