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A La Carte (September 2)

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Jesus Cares About Your Words – J.A. Medders stacks up the proof that your words matter a lot.

Toilet Roll Changing – I completely feel this dad’s pain. And I find it downright hilarious that he made an instructional video to show his kids how to replace the toilet paper roll. I’m going to have my kids watch it.

5 Questions – Boundless did a short interview with me in case you’re interested in reading it.

Good News for the Poor – This month’s issue of Tabletalk has an interview with one of my favorite people: Mez McConnell.

Your Brain on Coffee – Here’s a short video explaining just what happens in that sweet moment when you take a sip of coffee.

4 Things God Says to Singles – Here are four things God says to singles.

Responding to Victoria Osteen – Ligon Duncan responds to Victoria’s Osteen recent remarks about pursuing our own pleasure instead of God’s. Though her comments were ridiculous, Duncan treats them well and helps us see a far better alternative.

Spurgeon

The God who has been sufficient until now can be trusted to the end.

—C.H. Spurgeon

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    This week the blog is sponsored by Zondervan Reflective. This excerpt from The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible: One-Volume Edition explains the original meaning of Paul’s words in Romans 8:31-39 and shows how his message can apply to our lives today. We begin with words from the Apostle Paul: 31 What, then, shall we…