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A La Carte (June 30)

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God Made Me This Way – The article isn’t the easiest read, but it’s a worthwhile one. Phillip Jensen writes on the nature/nurture debate.

Asking for Too Little – Do you sometimes feel like you’re asking too much from God? Maybe you’re actually asking too little.

Happy 18th to Us – Jared Wilson has some helpful reflections on marriage in this article celebrating his 18th anniversary.

Small Differences – This article highlights some of the similarities and differences between Canada and the United States.

Biblical Theology and the Sexuality Crisis – Read this piece from Al Mohler for the big point and for the thought-provoking lines (like this: “That which was once condemned is now celebrated, and the refusal to celebrate is now condemned.”).

5 Reasons to Rejoice, Not Worry – Randy Alcorn: “Worry is a kill-joy. It specializes in worst case scenarios when God promises us best case scenarios…”

Belmonte

The Gospel never has a better name than when it goes forth in a manner beyond reproach.

—Kevin Belmonte

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    A Special Offer On Ten Great Books

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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.

  • Endure

    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.

  • Not a Hindrance But a Prerequisite

    Not a Hindrance But a Prerequisite

    Many Christians feel they are too unholy or too sinful to participate in the Lord’s Supper. They come to the table downcast, convinced that their sin makes them unworthy. They may refuse to participate at all.

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    Weekend A La Carte (January 17)

    A La Carte: Look to and learn from older saints / Don’t overthink your problems / Rebellion / When there is no good church / Teens and popular music / Where the gospel costs everything / and more.