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A La Carte (July 30)

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Uprising (Video)

Here’s a stunning video of flowers and insects and other beautiful creations.

Your Prosperity Is Too Small

Costi Hinn: “There is not a more blinding, arrogant, and myopically presumptuous belief system than the “prosperity gospel.” While it promises a long list of earthly treasures to those who will succumb to its lusts, it leaves its victims spiritually bankrupt.”

Lord, Spare Me from Success

Like this author, I believe the Lord has shown his kindness to me in withholding from me all kinds of the things I wanted. “I thanked God for sparing me from my dreams of greatness. In my mediocrity, he protected me. In allowing me to fail, he fathered me. In keeping me from success, he kept me for himself.”

Law or Love?

“Law or love? Let’s not fall prey to the notion that only one of these two is the correct starting place when Christians speak with unbelieving friends.”

Termite Architecture (Video)

BBC recently surfaced this old but amazing clip featuring David Attenborough and a lot of termites. What amazing little creatures they are!

What Does it Mean to Abide in Christ?

Is there anyone you’d rather have answer this than Sinclair Ferguson? Not likely!

The World’s Most Infectious Killer (Video)

What makes TB such a dangerous disease? This little video explains.

Flashback: Why We Love the Amish

They don’t allow external pressure to shape their deepest beliefs. With the modern world pressing in around them, they don’t only survive, but thrive.

That inner chamber, that solitary place, is Jesus’ schoolroom.

—Andrew Murray

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    A La Carte (April 2)

    Canada’s new hate bill / On judging books / The “Liberal Trad” / Project Hail Mary and positive masculinity / God’s Word and our feelings / Networking and platforming / Friend after friend departs / and more.

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    It’s a Risk To Be in Front of a Room

    Few people are ‘cancelled’ in the pews, but many are in the pulpit. Preaching today carries real risk—yet the Word must still be proclaimed. Here’s why it’s worth it.

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    A La Carte (April 1)

    Evangelism is not a thing you do / Gaslighting and biblical counseling / Survivors among discarded brothers and sisters / What’s so spiritual about spiritual gifts? / Huge Kindle sale / and more.

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    A La Carte (March 31)

    The manosphere and the way of Christ / Leadership axioms / Hard quotes for the Christian life / Comfort for those praying for prodigals / Hope for those who have made sex an idol / The race to make designer babies / and more.

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    God’s Yes, No, or Not Yet

    God never mishandles a single prayer. His ‘yes,’ his ‘no,’ and his ‘not yet’ are all governed by perfect wisdom and aimed at his glory and our good.