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A La Carte (December 8)

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Marriage Is On the Rocks – Here’s an important follow-up to one of last week’s interesting articles. Divorce rates are falling but marriage is still on the rocks. How can that be? Read on…

Why Christians Care About Sex – In a different (but related) matter, here is one take on why Christians care about sex and those who seek to tamper with it.

Covenant Eyes – Ever thought of trying out Covenant Eyes? You can get your first 2 months free, today only.

Christian Christmas Haters – Clint Archer has a gift for the Christian Christmas haters.

Can We Identify Those Who Prey On Our Children? – Please read this one, and prepare your church.

4 Ways Generosity Benefits Us – “By God’s grace, it’s not only others who benefit when we give. Here are just four of the many benefits we receive when we choose generosity…”

Praise God For Mentors – I really enjoyed reading this sweet and simple example of the power of mentorship.

Duncan

There is a God we want and a God who is, and the two are not the same.

—Ligon Duncan

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