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A La Carte (April 8)

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How It All Started – “My parents are passionate about prayer, and the prayers of my parents have shaped my life. Sometimes even when they didn’t realize that the subject of their prayers was me.” That’s a promising start to a neat article.

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? – You may be interested in this video featuring Kevin DeYoung. And this article: Why is a Wedding Any Different?

Pray for Marriage – Russell Moore suggests how you ought to pray about the Supreme Court’s pending decision.

Radical – The audio of David Platt’s Radical is a free download for the next couple of days.

Galatians – R.J. Grune has a resource that might appeal to you–a reader-friendly adaptation of Luther’s commentary on Galatians.

Craving Spiritual Milk and Spiritual Growth – Steve DeWitt talks about some of the soul’s toxins.

Rhodes

When people praise you, don’t let it go to your head. When they criticize you, don’t let it go to your heart.

—C.J. Rhodes

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