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A La Carte (April 27)

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A Guy on the Subway – You’ll enjoy reading about Elisha’s encounter with a stranger on the subway.

How the Prosperity Gospel Hurts Racial Reconciliation – Russell Moore: “You cannot reconcile people across carnal divisions with a gospel based on carnal promises.” So true.

Hanging Out with Your Friends Is Not Church – “Increasingly, I see younger evangelicals wondering if they can call their spiritual hang outs with friends a congregation. They are exploring the question: What is church?”

The Gum Nebula – The Hubble space telescope takes you on a fly-through of the Gum Nebula.

Nepal – Here is some guidance on praying for Nepal in the wake of that devastating earthquake.

What Is Gender Reassigment Surgery? – This article from CBMW offers a medical assessment with a biblical appraisal.

Calvin

Christ is much more powerful to save, than Adam was to destroy.

—John Calvin

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