Today’s Kindle deals include several titles that are well worth adding to your collection, like the brand new The Language of Rivers and Stars by Seth Lewis and Christopher Ash’s excellent Zeal Without Burnout.
(Yesterday on the blog: The Stranger: A Short Film For You)
Joy Among the Stoics: Modern Resurgence and Ancient Response
I have been fascinated to witness the unexpected rise of interest in Stoicism, especially among young (and therefore naive and restless) young men. This article provides a thorough response. “Seneca is back. Epictetus is dropping truth-bombs on Twitter. And Marcus Aurelius — although always appreciated in the military — is having a breakout moment with workout bros. In other words, ancient Stoicism is enjoying a modern renaissance.”
Together We Pray 2025
Join The Master’s Academy International (TMAI) from July 20–27 for a global week of prayer, lifting up pastors serving in places marked by war, persecution, and hardship. This year’s theme is “Unshaken: Holding Fast in Hope.” For group participation, email [email protected].
A Time to Be Tired
“There are times when we must save our strength. The question is: what are we saving it for? Our strength may be limited, but it is real. God gave it to us, and he gave it for a reason. There has never been a shortage of meaningful work to do, people to love, and problems to solve. In all our talk of looking after ourselves, I wonder if we sometimes forget that overprotecting ourselves is at least as dangerous as burnout—it is one of the quickest roads to weakness.”
How Should Christians Interpret the Imprecatory Psalms? (Video)
This question is asked often and Abraham Kuruvilla from Southern Seminary answers it here.
But Mommy, Why?
Jen Oshman: “Christian parenting is discipleship. As Christian moms, we want our homes, our language, our actions, our thoughts to be distinctly Christian. If our ways can be replicated by our non-believing friends, then we must pause and ask ourselves if we’re truly following Christ.”
The Lesbian Seagulls That Weren’t
“The Radiolab episode about seagulls wasn’t really about seagulls.” Maria Baer addresses the idea that nature vindicates homosexuality.
Thirty-Five Questions for Maturing a Christian Marriage
Just like the title says, here are 35 questions for a husband and wife to consider together.
Flashback: Cognitive Decline and Common Faults
Aging comes with many difficulties and among the most difficult of all is admitting that abilities have declined and positions must be ceded to others.
Faithful, steadfast love is the heart of marriage, for faithful, steadfast love is the heart of the universe.
—Christopher Ash
