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A La Carte (8/30)

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The Porn Gateways – Here’s a helpful word for those who struggle with pornography: “While taking a deeper look into the heart of the sin, I noticed that people were battling their sins (of pornography and lust) at a shallow surface level, and deep at the root of the problem were ‘innocent’ gateways sins that were feeding into their daily struggles.”

The Rise of New Calvinism – I responded to Justin Taylor’s article on the rise of New Calvinism and now he has responded to mine. I think it has been a useful back-and-forth.

Better Members’ Meetings – 9Marks has a short article that includes nine ideas for having better members’ meetings.

Authentic or Artificial Community? – I appreciated this blogger’s reflections on the nature of community and how we [she writes to women but it is equally applicable to men] too often forsake authentic community in favor of something artificial.

The World’s Lowest Voice – Here’s an interesting article on the man with the world’s lowest voice and widest vocal range. Be sure to listen to his rendition of “Amazing Grace.”

Rescuing Daniel – George Lawson rescues Daniel from all the children’s books. Because the main point of Daniel 6 is not Daniel’s example, Daniel’s faith, or Daniel’s courage.

No creature that deserved redemption would need to be redeemed.

—C.S. Lewis

  • 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.