Good morning. May the Lord be with you and bless you today.
Today’s Kindle deals include options for parents, youth workers, counselors, and more. Friesen’s excellent Decision Making and the Will of God is a great pick as well. If you’ve been wondering what to think of Megan Basham’s Shepherds for Sale, it’s on sale as well, as is Rod Dreher’s Live Not By Lies.
Best Christian Folk & Worship of 2024 Music Review
If you’re interested in trying out some new Christian music, Tim Briggs has got you covered with his picks for the best of Christian folk and worship of 2024.
My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024
Collin Hansen has a tradition of rounding up his top theology stories of the year. Here is his 2024 edition.
The Woke Left and Woke Right Show No Mercy
Bethel McGrew shows how people on both the right and the left can fail to show mercy. “Christians are good at spotting vitriolic leftists like Lorenz as our enemies. At the same time, we should be mindful that the political opposite of Taylor Lorenz is not necessarily the friend of Christians. An ideology that abandons true justice for oppressor/oppressed class narratives must be consistently rejected, whomever it targets.”
How Should We Pray? – a Helpful Framework of Seven ‘P’s
John Stevens runs through the seven “P”s of prayer. “It helps to have some framework for prayer that shapes our thinking and speaking. I find it helpful to bear in mind the following aspects of prayer, both for my personal praying and public prayers…”
Wrap Up Some Stuff This Christmas
Though we are accustomed to being scolded for giving and receiving stuff at Christmas, Brianna explains why stuff actually matters (and, hence, why you shouldn’t feel bad about giving it this time of year).
Themelios 49.3
TGC has published a new edition of their Themelios journal. There are lots of articles and reviews to go through!
Flashback: As the Outer Is Peeled Away
I have watched people I only ever knew to be whole and strong fade until they were broken and weak. I have watched them accept the reality that their time was short and the Lord was calling them home. And through it all, I’m convinced that I’ve seen their faith shine all the brighter.
…the most important thing is laying our children at the foot of the cross and praying that Jesus will call them to Him. He is the author of their souls, and He is the only one who can reign in a broken soul.
—Sarah Mae
