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The “Blessings of the Faith” is a helpful series on Reformed doctrine and practice. It’s on sale now at Westminster Books.
Today’s Kindle deals include an excellent biography of Eric Liddell, Consider the Lilies by Jonny Ardavanis, and much more.
The Right Has Forgotten Feeling
This is a very thought-provoking article by Freya India. “Forget the neuroscience of what online porn does to the brain. Talk about how it makes young women feel, knowing that the men they love watch it. That feeling of worthlessness when they look at their own bodies, the insecurity and betrayal. Forget what falling birth rates mean for the economy. Talk about what they mean for young women, how hard it is to grow old without a family to rely on—the future we might face.”
The Case for Morning Devotions
J.A. Medders makes the case for morning devotions, not as a biblical necessity but as a wise and historical practice.
Did God Forgive Me if I Don’t Feel Forgiven?
This question is so common and so heartbreaking. “My question is, can I still be forgiven, especially after deliberately rejecting him? Does he see my heart now and offer salvation to someone who once chose to turn their back on him? I know I would never have acted so recklessly if I knew then what I know now, and I’m desperate for assurance that his forgiveness is still available to me.”
Dear Saint
John Musyimi writes for those who like to serve but now find themselves in a position of needing to be served. He considers “some general suggestions on how we might steward ourselves in our needy states so as to bless those who God moves to come alongside us to help us bear our burdens.”
Warts and All
Why is the Bible so honest with the failings of its heroes? And what does that tell us about both ourselves and Jesus?
Anxiety and the Gospel
Staci explains why the concept of “anticipatory grief” has been helpful in battling anxiety.
Flashback: The Beauty of Duty
Never leave undone for a day the duty of that day, or for a season the duty of that season. To do so is to risk wasting your entire life, for a lifetime is made up of seasons and seasons of days and days of moments.
There are two views which the Christian ought to cultivate with all that he has: the Devil’s back and the face of God.
—Kent Hughes
