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Weekend A La Carte (March 8)

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The Root of Idolatry – R.C. Sproul Jr on watching the trailer for Son of God: “I had a profound, deep, emotional, religious experience, fueled by a man made, false presentation of Jesus. Much like the children of Israel had a profound, deep, emotional, religious experience, fueled by a man made, false presentation of God, in the form of a golden calf.”

Church Planting Success – I appreciate much of what Mez McConnell says in this article, and especially his thoughts about fear of failure.

Menlo Park Leaves the PCUSA – “Members of one of the largest congregations in the Presbyterian Church (USA) have voted to leave the denomination, despite facing an $8.89 million cost for leaving.”

An Open Apology – Here, from Christianity Today, is Katelyn Beaty’s open apology to the local church. She draws out some important and valid points.

What Works for Us – Here is a quick look at how just one family does their time of family worship. What works for them might work for you.

10 Technological Breakthroughs – Here are 10 recent technological breakthroughs that may just change the world.

Knox

A man with God is always in the majority.

—John Knox

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    Pitch Perfect and Tone Deaf

    God commands us to sing. Yet while some of God’s people are gifted singers, the plain fact is that others are not. In any congregation, it’s likely that some have near-perfect pitch while others are functionally tone-deaf. Those who struggle to sing may be self-conscious, tempted to stay quiet or to do no more than…

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    Noteworthy New Commentaries from 2025

    There are few resources I rely on more than I rely on my commentaries. Over the years, I have developed an extensive collection and turn to them often. I try to keep tabs on new commentaries and thought I would let you know about some of the best options that were published in 2025

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    A La Carte (December 5)

    A La Carte: Doug Wilson vs public schools / Your church needs you to sing / Wicca’s origins and Christian Nationalism / Out of season / Amish millionaires / Two wedding aisles to walk down / and more.

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    A La Carte (December 4)

    A La Carte: Why I changed my mind on mixed martial arts / Misunderstanding porn / When time feels short / The Bible and friendship / Is God disappointed in me? / and more.