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A La Carte (June 13)

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I Will Not Offer the Lord What Costs Me Nothing – H.B. Charles Jr. is fast becoming one of my favorite bloggers, and especially on the subject of preaching. This is another good article.

To: Dad – This is a sweet article from a daughter to her dad.

Charismatic Teaching Is Breeding Spiritual Havoc – Don’t react emotionally to this one. Read it and at least consider what Mbewe says.

E-Mail: The Relationship Blowtorch – Basically, make email your last resort.

Your Family Tree Explained – My brain hurts whenever I try to figure out all this stuff. The video helps, at least.

A Short History of the Executioner – The history of the professional executioner is a chronicle of perfecting the choreography of death. It’s a bit morbid, but still interesting.

Ten Boom

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.

—Corrie ten Boom

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    On October 7-8, Amazon is hosting Big Deal Days for people who have a Prime membership. They have a huge number of items on sale, covering most product categories. Of course, my interest is in books and Bibles and, thankfully, there are lots of great deals to be had (in printed, not Kindle editions). Most are discounted by…

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    A La Carte (October 7)

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    A La Carte (October 6)

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