The Lord bless you and keep you on this fine day.
Today’s Kindle deals include a commentary and a couple of general market books that may be of interest.
Self-Control and Scandals
“Self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit, which means that we depend upon God’s grace to receive it, but we can’t be passive. Self-control is a discipline, too. It is a muscle we exercise or we don’t. We each have an obligation to mortify our flesh and resist sinful temptation in all forms. Given the powerful currents of our society, we must be intentional about practicing self-denial.”
Afraid of the Wrong Thing
Betty-Anne Van Rees points out that when we are afraid we are often afraid of the wrong thing. “One mystifying aspect of the spiritual battles we face as followers of Jesus is the almost universal tendency to be afraid of the things that are helpful for us and unafraid of those that are harmful.”
Pause (Psalm 54)
Selah means pause. Reflect. Meditate. Consider. Take a breath. See God for who he is. Can you feel the weight lifted from David’s shoulders? Do you feel your own heartbeat slowing down at this beautiful change in his perspective? Yes, Saul was still pursuing him, and he and his men would need to move camp again. But they could handle these things with the confidence of faith in their God. (Sponsored)
7 Things to Remember When Tempted to Sin
Doug will help reaffirm in your mind just how dumb it is to sin.
Kid Noises
This article is a celebration of sorts—a celebration of the various kid noises you tend to hear on a Sunday morning.
Consider the Public
“Unbelievers, even though their hearts and minds are opposed to God’s truth, sometimes have more spiritual insight than we give them credit for.” Let Robert Rothwell explain what he means and why it matters.
Three Reasons the Saint’s Death is Precious in the Sight of The Lord
We know the death of a saint is precious in the eyes of the Lord. But do we know why? Jim McCarthy offers three good reasons.
Flashback: She Died Too Soon
Of all the mysteries in this universe, few are more perplexing than the mystery of God’s sovereignty over life and death…Why does God call some early to heaven who surely could have done so much good on earth? Why God, we ask? Why?
God’s eternal, heavenly story doesn’t obliterate my earthly, painful story; it gives it meaning.
—Robert Kellemen
