May the Lord be with you and bless you today.
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Today’s Kindle deals include books by Dane Ortlund, Mary Mohler, Tom Schreiner, and others.
(Yesterday on the blog: Two Ways to Dishonor God With Your Money)
The Quiet Griever and the Comfort of God
Kirsten Black considers the different ways people grieve and the ways God comforts them. “God is a God whose comfort comes at the right time, even after it seems everyone else assumes you’ve healed or moved forward. He is a God who sees pain and names it in his word, even when no one else seems to recognize it. When loss comes, there can be a settling into sorrow that comes with ongoing grief; an acceptance of what is that comes with loss.”
3 Main Views of the End Times Explained (Video)
If you’d like to better understand the varying views of the end times, this video from Adriel Sanchez will help you.
Is Marriage Eternal?
“Few questions stir our hearts like this one: Will I be married to my spouse in heaven?” This is true! And this article from Ligonier answers it well.
A Murderer and a Liar
“Imagine being offered a deal that seems too good to be true. Upon investigation, you discover that the person making the offer is a convicted murderer and a habitual liar. You would back away, realizing the deal is too good to be true and the person offering it cannot be trusted. Never do business with someone who is a proven murderer and liar, especially when you could be their next target.” And yet…
How Do I Talk to My Kids About Gender?
Jen offers some assistance to parents who aren’t sure how to speak to their kids about gender.
God’s Good Design for Marriage: 5 Doctrinal Dimensions
“Marriage is a God-designed, good gift. It’s good for us as individuals and good for the world. It’s a means of common grace and a means of special grace. The world needs more defenders of and advocates for marriage, and Christians are well positioned to play that role. To that end, I’d like to offer a doxological tribute to marriage, a celebration and commendation of God’s good and glorious design.”
Flashback: With Blistered Hands and Aching Backs
Though they were safe within the lifeboat and fully dependent upon it to keep them from being lost in the depths of the ocean, they still needed to expend a great deal of effort. With blistered hands and aching backs, they pressed on through dark nights and dangerous seas.
Repentance: is a characteristic of the whole life, not the action of a single moment.
—Sinclair Ferguson
