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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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