The Lord be with you and bless you today.
Today’s Kindle deals include some good books by Matt Perman, Heath Lambert. and others. You’ll also find a few books for younger readers.
(Yesterday on the blog: Can Satan Put Thoughts Into Our Minds?)
Why I Changed My Mind on Mixed Martial Arts
I appreciated reading Sean DeMars’ explanation of why he changed his mind on mixed martial arts. “When I say I loved MMA, I mean it. I admired (and still do) a fighter’s work ethic, physical courage, and creativity under pressure. But in a single moment while watching a fiercely contested match, I changed my mind about MMA.”
Misunderstanding Porn
“How can we stop men from looking at porn? There is a growing group of online provocateurs who claim that porn would cease to be a problem if more wives lost weight and turned themselves into their husband’s own ‘personal porn star.’ (I wish I was kidding.)” Unbelievably, some people actually say that.
When Time Feels Short and God Seems Silent
Staci writes about growing a bit older and feeling the shortness of time. “One thing I’ve noticed in this season of life is the feeling that time is running out, while at the same time being forced to wait. The tension between the already and the not yet is with us in every season, but it feels different now. Time does not stretch out before me as an unending resource with limitless possibilities, but as a finite thing.”
The Colors in Heaven
“I sat beside her on Wednesday when she could no longer draw enough breath to tell me about Heaven, and I told her about it instead. I painted the pictures of Heaven that she had planted in my heart, and I told her that soon, very soon, she would finally lay eyes on the mysterious colors that she has been longing to see since I’ve known her.”
What Does the Bible Say About Friendship?
This article addresses some of what the Bible says about friendship.
Is God Disappointed In Me?
“When we’ve been walking with the Lord for a while, we’re sometimes dismayed that we’re still fighting battles with the same sins. We think, ‘Shouldn’t we be past that by now?’ Or perhaps we’ve gotten victory over some sins, but new ones crop up. Or regrets over past actions haunt us. We might think God must be saying the same thing–’Shouldn’t she have made more progress by now? Is she ever going to get it right?’”
Flashback: You’re Exactly As Holy As You Want To Be
If we ever wonder who is hindering our holiness, we don’t need to look any further than the closest mirror.
The best thing you can do for a child’s soul is to become actively involved in a gospel-preaching, gospel-living church community.
—Chap Bettis
