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A La Carte (June 24)

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Kindle – Did you know you don’t need a Kindle device to read Kindle books? You can do it on your computer as well. Check it out right here.

When Words Mean What They Don’t Mean – Here’s another interesting little article from Bill Mounce.

The Joy of Typing – You probably don’t need to read this entire article to get the point of it: There are times when typing beats writing, and times when writing beats typing. Know when to use each (and teach your kids to do both!).

Adoption Misconceptions – Here are some common misconceptions about adoption and adoptive couples.

Doctor. – Here’s the story behind a recent viral photograph.

Bad Reasons to Switch – Eric McKiddie gives you some bad reasons to make the switch to expository preaching. And one good one.

Clean Water to the World – I love stories like this one: of an amazing invention that could just make a huge difference to millions of people.

Piper

The reason God knows the future is because he plans the future and accomplishes it.

—John Piper

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    Robert Wolgemuth Was a Kind Man

    I don’t remember the first time I met Robert Wolgemuth, but I know it was when I was much younger and just beginning to get my bearings as a writer. At the time, I was beginning to consider whether it would be useful to retain a literary agent who would represent me to publishers. I…

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    A La Carte (January 21)

    A La Carte: The great Christian reset / Artists who refuse the hot take / A ministry of small things / The sin that so easily ensnares / The strict dietary laws / and more.

  • A Special Offer On Ten Great Books

    A Special Offer On Ten Great Books

    Reformation Heritage Books is offering Challies readers an exclusive 15% discount on their top ten recent releases. Use code CHALLIES at checkout. This offer is valid until January 27.

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    A La Carte (January 20)

    A La Carte: When protest enters the sanctuary / Why I ditched my scrolling habit / Take sports betting seriously / The world runs on urgency / Sanctification hacks / Kindle deals / and more.

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    Why We Can Confidently Persevere in Prayer

    I remember the days when my children were younger and would ask me to give them something—then ask me again, and ask me again. At that age, they had no ability to gain or purchase these things for themselves, so they were entirely dependent upon their parents to grant their requests (which were usually for…

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    A La Carte (January 19)

    A La Carte: Learning to struggle / When “Stranger Things” stopped being strange / “If God Is For Us” / Reading as stewardship / A sermon you need to hear / Excellent Kindle deals / and more.