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A La Carte (June 20)

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What If She Lives With Us Forever? – “Call me crazy, but one of the first thoughts that crossed my mind when my daughter was born with Down syndrome was, ‘Will she live with us forever?’” This is a sweet article about love and disability. But mostly love.

Before You Watch Game of Thrones – Here, from John Piper, are some questions to ask before watching Game of Thrones.

How the Mormons Conquered America – There’s not a lot of new information here, but it’s still an informative look at Mormonism.

Is the Pope the Antichrist? – J.V. Fesko takes this one on over at the Crossway blog.

Mommy Guilt and the Cross – “Is there a mother out there that doesn’t feel guilty about her mothering?” If there is, I don’t think I’ve met her.

Clarity on Sanctification – Todd Pruitt shares some of what Derek Thomas has taught on the suddenly hot subject of sanctification.

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The severest self-denials and the most lavish gifts are of no value in God’s esteem unless they are prompted by love.

—A.W. Pink

  • New and Notable Christian Books for October 2024

    New and Notable Christian Books for October 2024

    As October draws to its close, I wanted to ensure you know about at least some of the most notable books it brought our way. I did not see quite the quantity of new books I have seen in some previous months, but there were still some special ones. For each, I’ve provided the publisher’s…

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    A La Carte (October 31)

    A La Carte: What is the Reformation? / More than a list of problems / A surprising story / More than songs of praise / Do elders need to evangelize? / Preach the gospel / and more.

  • From Practice to Perfection

    From Practice to Perfection

    You should stop by someday,” he said. “The orchestra is beginning to learn a new piece. I think you would enjoy hearing them. As promised, he met me in the lobby and led me through a locked door. As we walked down a long hallway, I could begin to hear music coming from somewhere ahead.…

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    A La Carte (October 30)

    A La Carte: Not the Halloween you remember / How God used the loss of a loved one to save another / Infertility and longing / Daylight saving and spiritual disciplines / Belong and believe? / and more.

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    A La Carte (October 29)

    A La Carte: When King Charles came to church / Curiositas and the David Platt documentary / Teasing out idolatry in narcissism / Loving people through slow change / Can God forgive without punishment? / and more.

  • Disappointment

    The Practice of Accepting Disappointment

    One of the most important habits you can develop is the habit of accepting that life is full of disappointments. One of the best ways to grow in contentment is to accept the inevitability of discontentment. One of the ways you can be most joyful in life is to be realistic about life, to know…