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A La Carte (February 11)

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Giving Toasters Sentience – This author lays out a few important concerns about the increasing connectivity in all our devices (Note: the article has a few unfortunate words choices in it.)

You and Me Forever – Christian Audio is having a flash offer that may interest you. For the next 2 days You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan is free.

An Unintended Consequence – Zac Hicks describes an unintended consequence of the missional movement. “Is it possible for the Church to be so sent that it is never gathered?”

Your Dog Is Not Human – “Your dog is not a human being. Stop treating her like one.” Exactly.

Love Is… – Paul Tripp lists 23 things love is.

Reading as Parenting – This reminds me that it has been too long since my family has begun reading a new book together. “When we think about parenting, the word ‘books’ probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But reading to our children is a fundamental but aspect of parenting little people, though we rarely talk about it in the context of raising children.”

Chandler

The commands of God are given, not to rob me of joy, but lead me into the fullness of joy.

—Matt Chandler

  • When Christians Disagree

    When Christians Disagree

    Wouldn’t it be nice if Christians only ever got along? Wouldn’t it be grand if all the discord we see in the world around us was completely foreign to the church? Wouldn’t it be heavenly if believers ever only experienced peace? I suppose it would be heavenly and, therefore, more than we can realistically hope…

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  • Maybe We Make Meditation Too Difficult

    Maybe We Make Meditation Too Difficult

    Of all the Christian disciplines, it is my guess that meditation may be the least practiced—though I suppose fasting might have something to say about that. Most people diligently make time to read the Bible and pray. And yet, while most people have good intentions when it comes to meditation, it so often seems to…

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    A La Carte: Connection and commitment / When your mind gets stuck / Prayer postures in the Bible / Fading with age / Does God care about how I work? / 7 essential things to know about God’s holiness / and more.