May the Lord be with you and bless you today.
Westminster Books has a deal this week on Wiser with Jesus, a new book from Zack Eswine that’s on my list to read.
Today’s Kindle deals include Nancy Pearcey’s Saving Leonardo, Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology, David Powlison’s Speaking Truth in Love, and several more.
10 Mistakes I Made When Learning How to Pray
Andrew Butterworth considers prayer and some of the mistakes he made when learning to pray. Each one of the ten is helpful in its own way.
When It’s Good to Argue
Believe it or not, sometimes it’s good to argue (provided that we properly define and understand the term). “We shouldn’t quarrel, but engage others in a kind, gentle, and patient manner as we make an argument. Our goal is to correct mistaken thinking so that others can escape the falsehoods of the enemy and repent. May God grant us the wisdom and words to make a compelling case for his truth.”
Sloth & Diligence
“If we allow our thoughts about work to be shaped by the world, we will be susceptible to making our vocation into an idol. It is not enough to work but to work diligently, so that we do not give room for slothfulness, nor do we simply become men-pleasers. We should take to heart the strong language of Scripture about sloth and laziness. In our labor and in all areas of our lives we are to live to the glory of God.”
Those Who Are Genuine Among You
Darryl reminds us of an important fact: “Divisions in the church can be part of God’s sifting process. When a church is unhealthy, those who desire God’s glory stand out. Conflict in a church reveals what is in our hearts.”
It’s OK if Our Grief Doesn’t Include Buckets of Tears
“The way we respond to sad seasons may vary over our lifetimes. We may have seasons of many unexpected tears, and seasons when the tears simply dry up.” We grieve in many different ways and at many different intensities and that is okay.
Wanted: Ambidextrous Apologists
Trevin Wax wants Christians to be ambidextrous apologists. “Intuitional religion mixes with institutional adherence. It’s not uncommon to find people mixing and matching different aspects of spirituality and religiosity as they cobble together an identity of their own that just so happens to coincide with church attendance.”
Flashback: There Is Nothing Trite About It!
To say, “I’ll pray for you” is to say, “I will speak with the Author and Creator of all things. He’s my Father and invites me to come to him any time. I will speak to him about those things. I will plead his promises…”
A fit of sickness may do more for soul-health than years of bodily strength and comfort.
—Theodore Cuyler
