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A La Carte (March 4)

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Alistair Begg on Trump

Alistair Begg: “Last week, Susan and I attended a Republican presidential debate. The moderator had his hands full attempting to maintain some semblance of order as the five presidential hopefuls re-enacted a playground brawl…”

An Analysis of Celebrate Recovery

The Cripplegate has a two-part analysis of the popular Celebrate Recovery program. “CR contains two major problems: (1) Though claiming to be biblically based, its teachings are often constructed from a misuse of Scripture and an erroneous hermeneutic. (2) Though claiming to be Christian based, its theology often clashes with sound Christian theology.”

Books for Children

Westminster Books is offering good deals on books for children.

5 Ways Todoist Changed My Life

This was so good to read. Jason Dollar read Do More Better, then began organizing his life using Todoist. In this article he talks about how it has changed everything.

Should Christians Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils?

Russell Moore answers the question. “For years, I have urged Christians to take seriously their obligations as citizens, starting with exercising the right to vote. In the public square and at the ballot box, we must be more engaged, not less. But what happens in a race where Christians are faced with two morally problematic choices?”

The Magic of 30-Minute Meetings

You may be able to glean one or two productivity tips from this article.

Notable Authors. If you’ve never checked out any books by author Kevin DeYoung, I highly recommend you do so! I especially recommend What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality? and Taking God At His Word.

The Gospel Theme™

The Babylon Bee is a new satire site that you may enjoy. They just ran one of my rare attempts at satire: Ease Your Conscience By Finding The Gospel Theme™ In Any Filthy Movie.

An Unlikely Missionary Candidate

Vance Christie: David Livingstone’s “early history as a would-be missionary suggests important lessons about persevering through discouragements in preparing for and pursuing the ministries we sense God is calling us to undertake.”

Edwards

There is no such virtue as temperance in spiritual feasting.

—Jonathan Edwards

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    God pursued me / It’s okay to love the church / Living in an empty nest / The gratitude shift / Help me let go / The right focus in leadership / New book releases / TGC church map / and more.

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    A La Carte (May 11)

    The wife whose husband isn’t a good spiritual leader / 9 hours of screen time / Advice for college graduates / Righteousness like the mountains / The tests of life / Kindle deals / and more.

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    Works & Wonders (May 10)

    This week’s Works & Wonders: a devotional on God as the ultimate fact, a wedding celebration and photos, baby bird advice, the pope on hold, Come Unto Jesus, and the Moylan Arrow.

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    Weekend A La Carte (May 9)

    Long-form content and think pieces on motherhood, Costco, grade inflation, GIRLS®, detransitioning, abortion rulings, book reviews, and more.

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    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

    God’s path of wisdom for you is both serious and delightful—more of both than you might expect. Following Christ will both deepen you and free you. It’s a brilliant strategy for glad sanity and steady integrity—all the way.