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A La Carte (February 5)

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The Girl in the Tuxedo – Wow. Be sure to read this one. “Teens struggling with their sexual identity may seem to have more options than they did in the 1980s—but one important option is increasingly denied to them.”

The “Plus One” Approach to Church – Kevin DeYoung offers some wise counsel when it comes to involvement in a local church: Take the plus one approach.

Praying for Adult Children – Here is an important topic that receives scant attention: praying for adult children.

BeLoved – You may enjoy this new video on the best kind of love.

Should I Date a Godly Girl I Don’t Find Attractive? – I appreciate Matt Chandler’s response to the question.

Why Singing Is Essential – Michael Kelley offers 3 reasons singing is essential to the Christian.

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There is no life so deeply and tragically sinful that it’s beyond the reach of God’s amazing rescuing grace.

—Paul Tripp

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