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A La Carte (May 26)

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A Dad’s Life – This article makes you click “next page” twice and throws in some pop-under ads. Despite all that, it’s still well worth reading.

Letter to a Teen Unboxing Their First Smartphone – Here’s an article I wrote for Desiring God. It’s intended for the teen who is just getting a smartphone for the first time.

How Batteries Work – You’ve always wondered, haven’t you?

Seeing the Invisible God – “I have often thought that just one, brief, sensory-filled visitation from the Lord would be the most effective way for me to be changed. It could be accomplished in a minute or less and would, I think, inspire greater obedience, less wavering or dullness of faith, more vivid hope, and tireless evangelistic zeal. That doesn’t seem too much to ask.”

Risen – I suppose we will be hearing a lot more about this movie in the days to come. Rumor has it that it is an unofficial sequel to The Passion of the Christ.

A Week with the Watch – My friend Nathan reflects on his first week with an Apple Watch.

20 Lessons in 20 Years – Brian Croft has just completed 20 years of ministry and takes some time to reflect on lessons he has learned.

My graphic designer is on vacation; quote graphics will return in 2 weeks.


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    Should You Share the Gospel with Your Catholic Friends?

    It is a question that seems to arise time and again and year after year: How should Protestants relate to Roman Catholics? Are Catholics faithful brothers and sisters in the Lord? Are they misguided members of an alternative denomination? Are they followers of an entirely different faith that preaches an entirely different gospel? How should…

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    In My Father’s School Are Many Classrooms

    We know what Jesus said about our eternal destination: “In my Father’s house are many rooms” (or, in its older rendering, “in my Father’s house are many mansions”). We know that God has prepared a place for us to live with him forever—a place of safety, peace, and rest. But before we get to that…

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    A La Carte: A biblical message for aging parents / A history of the worship leader / How attractive women abuse their beauty / Wisdom for new college students / Put up walls so you can welcome / Kindle deals / and more.