Good morning. Grace and peace to you.
It’s a good day for Kindle deals today, especially if you are interested in some theological reading.
How a Christian Patriot Loves His Wayward Nation
Denny Burk reflects on the way a Christian patriot can and should love his nation, despite its imperfections.
Outprinting the Prosperity Gospel in Southern Africa
This is a neat longform article about an inspiring work in Southern Africa.
The Organic Church
“A significant downside to living in an affluent country with endless organizations, service opportunities, and events is that professing believers can begin to grow discontent with the ministry of the ordinary means of grace in the context of Lord’s Day worship in a local church.” And what a tragedy that would be.
A Stranger in My Homeland
Audrey tells about feeling like a stranger in her homeland.
Friendship’s Faithful Wounds
Melissa: “We all need one friend in life who will truly hear and see us exactly as we are and love us fiercely despite it all. But we need more than that. We all need a friend who isn’t satisfied to just make us feel good about ourselves. We need one that gently points us back to the truth that God is good, and His way is the path to life, godliness, and authentic joy.”
Should I Keep Sharing the Gospel With Someone Who Has Repeatedly Rejected It?
I think this is a question most of us have to consider at one time or another: Should I continue to share the gospel with someone who has repeatedly rejected it?
Flashback: Joy Is for the Generous
Money may not be able to purchase the greatest and deepest joy, but it can still generate it. The joy is there for the taking. The joy is there for the giving. The joy is for the generous.
No man can prove himself a Christian, if he does not hate sin.
—William Plumer
