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If you haven’t yet, and if you’re interested in reading a classic book together, be sure to check out the poll I posted yesterday. There are 2 to choose from, voting will close very soon, and it’s neck-in-neck. Click here to vote.
Transforming Neighborhoods by Transforming Schools - I really appreciate a lot of what this article says about the role of Christians in the public schools. Hey, even if you don’t send your children to public school, how about volunteering at one to keep the gospel there?
Hospitality and Small Children - Abigail offers up some great thoughts on being hospitable despite having small children. A lot of people give up hospitality because of their little ones; Abigail tells you why you shouldn’t do that.
Best Winter Moves - It’s been a while since I posted a baseball-related link. So I don’t feel guilty about this one, which describes the best moves of the off-season. The Blue Jays did well for themselves.
African Weddings - This article from Conrad Mbewe offers an interesting glimpse into the peculiarities of another culture.
Spiritual Depression - Granted Ministries (think Paul Washer) has just released a nice new version of Martyn-Lloyd Jones’ classic Spiritual Depression. As a special bonus it includes a CD that contains the original sermons the book was based upon.
Rock of Ages - A free MP3 of a folky version of “Rock of Ages.” I like it.
Shallow Small Group - I’ve been to small groups like this one. (HT:Everyone)
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Comments (7)
Tim,
Thanks for the link to Abigail’s blog. I enjoyed it. :)
Have a most blessed day!
I enjoyed reading Rev. Geoff Thomas’s foreword (http://resources.grantedministries.org/samples/A00011_foreword.pdf) for the Doctor’s book.
Comment left for the article on the role of Christians in public schools:
I had a hard time with the role of Christians in public schools article…but I appreciated it, because I want to be open to God changing my heart…I tried to really listen/hear.
I love the encouragement to be involved in the community, to dig in and be Christ’s feet and hands in the midst of the hurting. If I’m honest though, I disagree that sending children into public education is usually the best option, or even a positive option (though I saw it appear to be a God-led direction in some circumstances when I was a teacher). I think the important thing is that we ask the right questions…
1)Am I asking where/how God wants our kids in school? Where/how am I supposed to be involved?2)Am I willing to do what He’s telling me/us?Because the answers aren’t going to be the same in/for every family.
25 Questions to consider:http://thechuppies.blogspot.com/2011/03/so-where-do-your-kids-go-to-scho…
our church is really involved in a local highschool down the street. lots of hurting people there and we try to help anyway we can and the school has overwhelmingly responded in a positive way. when they are in need of anything they look to the church. even the local news has taken notice and has done a story or two about it.
http://wornallroad.org/#/missions/southwest-high
Tim, have you read Machen’s “Christianity, Education, and the State”?
That public school article is excellent. What’s depressing to me is the number of commenters who seem to be saying, “I sent my kids to Christian school, and all other Christian parents should, too.” The article itself isn’t suggesting that everyone should send their Christian kids to public school, merely pointing out that it may be an option that God calls SOME people to.
(Incidentally, the book “Gospel-Powered Parenting” by William Farley is excellent on this point, emphasizing that the real battle is for your child’s heart, whether in public or private school.)
Great choices this week!
I have to say though, while saying on one hand that Christians should be in public schools, and then on the other saying “even if you don’t send your kids there, volunteer at one to keep the Gospel there”, seems like having your foot half in the pool. It reminds me of a pastor saying he’s passionate about reaching the city, and having a church there, while he lives in the Burbs. It seems empty.
I’m a big believer in Christians being in public schools and that Christian schools (and Christian sports leagues, and Christian camp grounds…) take us out of the culture we claim we want to reach.