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A La Carte (November 7)

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Feather vs Bowling Ball – Here is proof of what we have heard so many times–that a feather and a bowling ball will fall at the same rate.

The Art of Joy – If you enjoy Christian rap music, you’ll want to check out Jackie Hill Perry’s new album which is free for the taking.

Throw Open the Doors – Nick Horton has a powerful article on pregnancy and miscarriage.

That Is the Grace – You’ll enjoy this sermon excerpt from Matt Chandler.

The Zimzum of Love – Dave Harvey has a penetrating review of Rob Bell’s new book on marriage.

What Does It Mean to Be Real? – “Nobody likes a fake. Even in our airbrush culture, we despise counterfeits and crave authenticity. Everyone wants to be real.”

Calvin

The pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for driving away wolves.

—John Calvin

  • How to Evangelize and Disciple in a “Live Your Truth” World

    Our culture lacks any coherent, unifying worldview. We’ve moved on from post-truth postmodernism to “Live your truth” metamodernism, where good vibes matter more than consistent ideas. In this world, few see the conflict between “trans-affirming” and “pro-woman.” And the same person using mushrooms to aid spiritual “connection” tells us to “trust the science” about human…

  • AI

    A Simple Way To Ensure You Use AI Well (And Not Poorly) 

    Every new technology introduces both benefits and drawbacks to its users and to the wider culture. The world being what it is, there are always plusses and minuses, so that even as a new tech gives with one hand, it takes away with the other. We are quickly learning that Artificial Intelligence is no exception…

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    A La Carte (February 16)

    A La Carte: God is glad to forgive you / Gen Z needs this doctrine / The draw of Eastern Orthodoxy / Rest for the restless / Finding love after loss / Kindle and book deals / and more.

  • Duty

    For Our Good, Not For Our Bondage

    Matthew Henry once said that when we are out of the way of duty, we are in the way of temptation. Yet Jerry Bridges warns that the spiritual disciplines are privileges to be used, not duties to be performed. So are they duties or are they not?

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    Weekend A La Carte (February 14)

    A La Carte: Satan wants you alone this Sunday / The discipline of unlearning / Asking a pastor to step down / Holy humor / Intentional thankfulness / and more.