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A La Carte (March 27)

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30 Years of Ministry – Mark Altrogge shares some of the lessons he has learned in 30+ years of pastoral ministry. I think the 2nd lesson is my favorite.

10 Chapter Books for Dads to Read to Their Kids – Looking for books to read out loud? Here are some options. (If your kids love to read, or you love to read to them, Redeemed Reader is a great site to bookmark.)

Biblical Grounds for Divorce – This article outlines a very traditional (and I think biblical) view of when divorce is permissible.

5 Reasons Your Church Should Be Smaller – I know it counters the Western mindset, but it’s true: Bigger is not always better.

Parenting in a Hyper-Sexualized Culture – Heath Lambert explains how he and his wife are raising their children in this hyper-sexualized culture. (I am not as committed to the discussion of modesty as he is, but I do understand why and how he uses the concept.)

Locking Out the Pilot – Here’s an answer to the question we are all asking: How is it possible to lock a pilot out of his cockpit? The answer is 9/11.

Spurgeon

You must either give up your sins or give up all hope of heaven.

—C.H. Spurgeon

  • The Most Neglected Element of Worship

    The Most Neglected Element of Worship

    There are some elements of public worship that receive a great deal of attention. These elements are taught, practiced, rehearsed, and perfected until they are as good as they can be. In most churches, this includes the music, of course, and often the preaching. Why do these receive so much attention?

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    A La Carte (May 20)

    The pastor who refuses to back down / The missionary with Ebola / Why we don’t trust pastors / Rushing our quiet times / The other side of seminary / The remedy, the problem, and the church / Why we need to interpret the Bible / Kindle deals / and more.

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    A La Carte (May 19)

    The wrong lessons from the latest scandal / The blessing of being forgotten / If your chatbot offers prayer / Have tongues ceased? / Consider the small town / Thinking Christianly about complex topics / Book releases / and more.

  • Off the Hook

    God Doesn’t Ask You To Let Him Off the Hook

    There are many ways that human beings can display our pride and arrogance toward God. There are many ways that even those of us who love him can display that we think we know better than he does. There are many ways we can behave with conceit, but perhaps never more so than when we…

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    A La Carte (May 18)

    I am not enough for my kids / The dangerous days past middle age / Are you filled with the Spirit? / Give away lots of money / The best way to resist temptation / A year with Pope Leo / Kindle deals / and more.

  • Works and Wonders May 17

    Works & Wonders (May 17)

    Works & Wonders features Nate Bargatze vs. Beyoncé, Eric Church & Jonathan Haidt, houses for €1, “Gone Away with a Friend,” hymn sings, a Sunday devotional, and more.