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A La Carte (9/4)

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Christians and Government
Pulpit blog takes on “Christians and Government” and does so at a good time.


Tabletalk Online
Ligonier Ministries is offering their issue on the New Atheism in full online through a nifty online reader.


Cooling is Caused by Warming
“Forget global warming – the latest problem is global cooling. Conservation group WWF has blamed climate change for the coldest August in Sydney for more than 60 years.”


Trig Paxson Van Palin
I really enjoyed this little article from National Review.


Screwtape in Chicago
After selling out shows in Washington and New York, Max McLean’s production of The Screwtape Letters is heading to Chicago in October.


Partnership and Perseverance
Timmy Brister reports on Lakeshore Baptist Church and damage done to it by Gustav. This is a church that suffered greatly after Katrina as well.


Toronto Pastors Fellowship
Toronto-area pastors (and non-pastors) may wish to take note of Toronto Pastors Fellowship. This fellowship and conference is sponsored by my church and the first meeting will take place on September 22.


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    A La Carte (October 10)

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    Give Me Grace to Follow!

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