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A La Carte (January 14)

Raising Up Encouragers

“What can we learn from Barnabas to encourage us to become more able encouragers? What characterizes the life of an encourager?” Here are 5 important characteristics.

What I’ve Learned About the Bible

Tim Keller: “Today, as never before, the character of the Bible is publicly attacked as cruel and oppressive, and those who uphold the historic view of its truthfulness are seen in the same light.”

From a Clump of Cells to a Baby

Adam4d explains, in his inimitable way, how a clump of cells changes into a baby.

#TheologyNight with R.C. Sproul and Derek Thomas

Here’s one to put on your calendar for tomorrow. “We are pleased to announce that on Friday, January 15 at 7pm ET, Dr. Sproul will be joined by Ligonier teaching fellow Dr. Derek Thomas for a relaxed and informative evening of theology and dialogue.” It will go out live via the Internet.

The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Now Hardest To Be a Christian

These are the nations where we ought to be focusing our prayer efforts as we pray for the persecuted church.

This Day in 1875. 141 years ago today, “theologian, medical missionary, organist, musical historian, and winner of the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize, Albert Schweitzer is born.” *

Legalism, Antinomianism, and the Gospel

Westminster Books has a sale on a couple of great books.

Germany’s Brutal Immigrant Awakening

“The mass assaults in Cologne on New Year’s Eve, in the shadow of Germany’s most historic and beautiful cathedral, are destined to become a defining moment in the immigration debate that is tearing Europe apart.”

New-Generation Animators

This is a neat video showing old-style animators doing amazing new work.

Sanders

Salvation comes from the Trinity, happens through the Trinity, and brings us home to the Trinity.

—Fred Sanders

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    A La Carte (April 24)

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    Did Francis Prove To Be “The Humble Pope?”

    Francis’ time as pope has come to an end and already many are attempting to define his legacy. Was he a reformer? Was he a progressive? Was he an apostate? Perspectives are wildly varied with some honoring him as the greatest pope of modern times and some dishonoring him as a disgrace to the office.

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    A La Carte (April 23)

    A La Carte: How to begin a conversation with a dechurched friend / Machen was right / The truth of Christ’s resurrection / When grief becomes sin / Nope to the media’s ideal for a new pope / Book sale / and more.

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    A La Carte (April 22)

    A La Carte: Pope Francis / Yes, Jesus was crucified with nails / The mystery of “the call” / Just a little bit / The last of the four / John outran Peter / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Will You Be a Pillar?

    How do we lead in a culture shaped by performance, individualism, and platform? Platforms to Pillars by cultural commentator Mark Sayers offers a biblical alternative to the platform mentality that dominates our society. Drawing from the ancient world, Sayers challenges Christians to become pillars—people who provide strength and support for others, who live with character…

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    The Winds Blow Hardest Against the Tallest Trees

    Through the weekend had many questions about Christian leaders who fall. And I expressed that just as the winds blow hardest against the tallest trees, so temptations may press hardest against the leaders who rise the highest. Just as floods press against shallow roots, so seductive desires rise up against those whose fall would bring…