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A La Carte (June 26)

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Wise Words from a Father – Be sure to read this one! “This past week, my friend Josh Etter and his wife Kate just had a little girl. I thought that I would send write a few thoughts to Josh just to encourage him in this often daunting task of being a dad raising a daughter. I hope it is encouraging. It is pretty simple but here are a few pieces of advice from a guy whose girls are now grown up.”

Kenzie Dancing – Speaking of dads and girls, this video is really sweet.

The Pointlessness of Unplugging – A cheap shot at the Puritans aside, this is quite a good article on unplugging from digital devices.

Offside Confusion – If you’re watching the World Cup and are trying to figure out what offside is all about, this will help.

Marital Advice – Mark Altrogge shares 4 of the best pieces of marital advice he has ever heard.

Photo Contest – The 26th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is under way, and entries will be accepted for just one more week. Here are some of the best photos so far.

A Gender-Confused World – Here’s some sound counsel on speaking to your children about modern conceptions of gender.

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Any theology that does not lead to song is, at a fundamental level, a flawed theology.

—J.I. Packer

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    A Special Offer On Ten Great Books

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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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