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Purity Culture
Samuel James offers his take on a new article about Joshua Harris and his book I Kissed Dating Goodbye. “It is often difficult for me to read a blog post that excoriates evangelical purity culture, and discern where the criticism of legalism ends and the criticism of the Bible’s teachings on sex begin.” That’s just so true.
One Empty Desk
I hope for the sake of your church and its health that you’ve had this painful experience! (And, as it happens, I remember seeing this author’s desk empty once upon a time.)
Remember Their Names
Here are a couple of quick tips about names.
7 Dangers of Embracing Mere Therapeutic Forgiveness
I consider this an important and often-misunderstood topic. “I’ve held the position, for a while now, that there is a difference between the posture of forgiveness and actually living in reconciliation with someone.”
Sincerity Over Intensity
“Relax and be yourself, worship leader. Use your gifts, sing with your voice, and join together with your people, to glorify God together. You don’t need to worry and you don’t need to wear yourself out. Thank God!”
This Day in 1560. 456 years ago today Protestantism was formally adopted by the Church of Scotland. Scottish Parliament had earlier accepted a Calvinist confession of faith. *
…And Called It Macaroni
“Generations of American kids forced to sing ‘Yankee Doodle’ have grown up justifiably puzzled by its lyrics.” Here’s an explanation for that whole macaroni thing.
You Are Not the Bride of Christ
Ryan takes a look at the “bride of Christ” references in the Bible and points out an important fact about them.
Pastoral Ministry Does Not Have To Be Sedentary
You’ll benefit from this article if you’ve got one of those jobs that requires a lot of sitting.
Flashback: The 10 Greatest Hymns of All Time
I know you won’t agree with the entire list, but here are my picks for the ten greatest hymns of all-time.
Repentance: is a characteristic of the whole life, not the action of a single moment.
—Sinclair Ferguson
