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A La Carte (July 24)

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5 Reasons to Keep the Kids In – This article largely describes my preference when it comes to children and worship services.

The Coming of the Age of Gibberish – Carl Trueman highlights the kind of ridiculous statement that is suddenly becoming so common.

Logic on Fire – You may have heard of the excellent documentary Logic on Fire which looks at the life and ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. The DVD is being offered at quite a discount.

How Boa Constrictors Kill – So maybe boa constrictors aren’t actually killing their prey by suffocation.

The End of Christianity in the Middle East – The New York Times magazine shows how the last vestiges of Christianity are being stamped out in the Middle East.

The Great Work Taking Place in Our World – Rick Phillips reminds us of the great work that is taking place in our world.

Plan B – I was sorry to read this story, about Washington State forcing objecting pharmacists to dispense Plan B.

Spurgeon

All the preaching in the world cannot make a man see the truth so long as his eyes are blinded.

—C.H. Spurgeon

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    It Pictures Something and It Accomplishes Something

    Each of the ordinances has a distinct purpose and a distinct role in the life of the Christian. Baptism is an initiatory rite, a means by which a person publicly identifies with Christ Jesus—an occasion of joy and blessing not only for the person being baptized but for the entire church.

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  • Rise with the Sun

    If You’re at CROSS Conference (Or Wish You Were)

    If you are one of the young adults attending CROSS, or if you are in that demographic but were unable to attend, I want to make the 12-episode documentary available to you for free. It was filmed in 12 countries and allows you to experience worship in each of them.

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