The Lord be with you and bless you today.
Today’s Kindle deals include some noteworthy books and commentaries.
Westminster Books is featuring When Christians Disagree, an interesting and applicable book about the long feud between two of our favorite Puritans.
The Exultant Nature of Today’s Abortion Advocacy
Carl Trueman holds nothing back here. “Nothing is sacred but the godlike power of the autonomous self-creator, defined by the repudiation of whatever previous generations have considered sacrosanct. And the slaying of a human being is surely the most dramatic demonstration of such. That is why abortion is now not merely regarded as a necessary evil but as something exhilarating, something to be proud of and rejoice over.”
The God of Small Things
Aren’t you thankful that God cares not only about the big things but also the small things? “Just a few weeks ago, I realised I had to submit an important document for a fast approaching deadline. Much to my horror, I had no clue where I had put away that indispensable piece of paper. Panic mode set in.”
Six Words of Advice for Young Seminarians
This may be helpful to young seminarians (or old ones, for that). “For many pastors, time spent in formal seminary training is one of the most joyful seasons of life. Most seminary students are in their twenties or early thirties, learning God’s Word and how to walk by faith in all spheres of life. Toward that end I offer here six steps for maximizing the seminary experience.”
What Would Paul Say About the Olympic Opening Ceremony?
Rebekah Cochell brings an interesting perspective to the controversy. “This performance was on a world stage, with people of all faiths, ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures watching. One of the major things you need to consider when creating visual art is how your audience will interpret it. Once you research and consider how your intended artwork will be understood by your audience, you adjust your visual so that your message is clear.”
Putting the Courage Back Into Encouragement
Reuben Bredenhof wants to help you put the courage back into encouragement. “There are all kinds of suggestions about why people are more fearful these days. The effects of social media. A world unsettled by regional wars. The lingering effects of the pandemic panics. A politically polarized society. Whatever the precise causes, the effect is clear: a lot of people are scared today. Young people and middle-aged people and seniors and children—many of us are dealing with a fear that is often hard to shake off, a sometimes-paralysing anxiety.”
A Parent’s Guide to Talking With Kids About Technology
From Andrew and Christian Walker is a parent’s guide to talking with your kids about their tech.
Flashback: Let God Prove Himself
We must not love money so much that we fail to be generous. Yet we must also ensure we are not giving merely as a way to assuage guilt or relieve external pressure.
Christianity doesn’t in any way lessen suffering. It enables you to take it, to face it, to work through it, and eventually convert it.
—Robert Kellemen
