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A La Carte (January 21)

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Down’s Syndrome Extinction

While this article is still pro-choice, it expresses great concern about the coming extinction of people with Down’s Syndrome.

The Scandal of Biblical Illiteracy

Al Mohler: “We will not believe more than we know, and we will not live higher than our beliefs.”

Husbands, It’s Time to Start Leading Family Worship

Don Whitney: “The worthiness of God to receive your family’s worship each day is reason enough to start practicing family worship today. But in addition to that, consider these other good motivations…”

For the Success of Others

What a great legacy. “Dave was deeply and genuinely delighted when he believed one of his disciples surpassed him in some way or another.”

Why Your Church Should Support Fewer Missionaries

I think there is a lot of value in this approach.

This Day in 1672. 344 years ago today, a church in Bedford, England appointed John Bunyan as their pastor—while he was in prison for preaching the gospel. *

Capitalizing Personal Pronouns

“I think these modern translations are disrespectful of God by not capitalizing the personal pronoun.” But do they, really?

The Rules of Kabaddi

This video explains the rules of a unique sport and one that is incredibly confusing.


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    This week, the blog and this giveaway are sponsored by Harvest House Publishers. Meet 52 Unsung Heroes Throughout history, the stories of brave Black believers and their remarkable contributions to the Christian faith and our nation have too often gone overlooked. Passionate writer and educator Jasmine L. Holmes brings 52 notable Black Christians’ stories to life…

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    My Top Ten Books from 2025 (+ a Bonus)

    As another year draws to a close, I wanted to take some time to consider the books I read in 2025 and to assemble a list of my top picks. Apart from the first book, which I consider the best I read this year, the rest are in no particular order. In each case I’ve…

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    A Trip to Southern Africa

    I don’t often write trip reports after I travel, except, of course, in the form of books and documentary projects like Epic and From the Rising of the Sun. Yet, I thought I would make a rare exception after returning from my recent journey to Southern Africa (and, strangely, Northern California). While I am accustomed…