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A La Carte (February 19)

How Caring for Children Changes the World

Kelly Needham explains. “For the Israelites, redemption began with a baby and five brave women who believed that caring for babies mattered. May we be as countercultural as they were, saying in as many ways as we can that yes, caring for children matters.”

The Thinking Man’s Guide to Bernie’s Socialism

This is an illuminating guide to the kind of socialism Bernie Sanders is proposing.

Skylight

This is a stunning video showcasing the sky.

Is Religion the Cause of Most Wars?

It’s time to fact-check this common claim.

Some Thoughts on Christians, Movies, and Nudity

“On the whole, I think Christians would be better served in their lives, marriages, and imaginations if they made a point of avoiding films that simulate sexual acts or show nude characters.”

Should We Be Worried About Islamic State Building a ‘Dirty Bomb’?

Joe Carter has an in-depth FAQ on dirty bombs and the threat they pose.

This Day in 1812. 204 years ago today, missionaries Adoniram Judson, 23, and his wife Ann, 22, first sailed from New England to Calcutta, India. Judson would later focus his labors in Burma. *

Africa Has a New Islamic State. Or Does It?

Here is something to keep in mind as you pray for the world.

Marooned Among the Polar Bears

This is an enjoyable longform read.

Begg

A congregation who prays for their pastors will be a better-fed congregation than those who do not.

—Alistair Begg

  • A La Carte (June 24)

    The Phoebe hoax / Drawing the complementarian line / When they walk away / God is good … and kind? / I thought healing would look different / Un-self-conscious little boys / and more.

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    Prime Day Deals for Christians

    Amazon’s annual Prime Day deals are here, and for those of us who use Amazon anyway, it’s a time to get some deals. You’ll find items on sale across all categories. Of course, my interest is in books and, thankfully, there are lots of great deals to be had (in printed, not Kindle editions).

  • A La Carte (June 23)

    Sovereignty and my murdered friend / Murder in disguise / Raising kids in the faith is simpler than you may think / Where are the young men? Ministry and the crisis of formation / The design of feet on display at the World Cup / We are the witnesses / Being the best you can…

  • A La Carte (June 22)

    Why this temptation? / Running out of time / Let me dwell / The mirage of the influencer-pastor / Marks of growing disciples / Christ is praying for you / Your recommendation / Kindle deals.

  • Works & Wonders (June 21)

    First chief perfect, Then came a soccer ministry, A quadrillion miles of fungus, Psalm 119 volume 2, Prince Edward Island, Fried apple pie.

  • Weekend A La Carte (June 20)

    Long-form and think pieces on: Drugs vs. discipline in the age of Ozempic, the Muslim mind, A.I. doom trolling, the egalitarian scorched earth, against Christian doomerism, Fakes of the future, and many of your recommendations.