May the God of love and peace be with you today. If you didn’t check in yesterday, you may want to take a look at the collection of Kindle deals. (Yesterday on the blog: Another Week in a Difficult and Hostile World) Grief Is Not the Enemy “Like love or joy or hope, grief is not less than an emotion, but it is also much more. And certainly, love and joy are tightly connected with grief. We cannot truly grieve something or someone unless we love them first and take joy in them. It would be natural to think of grief as the opposite of joy, or the absence of love, but that’s not quite right.” How to Think Wisely About Becoming a Social Media Celebrity “Most of us are still trying to figure out what we want to be when we grow up. There’s got to be that perfect job out there somewhere, where I can make a ton of money, impact the world for good, be respected and adored, be myself, and do what I love.” For a growing number of younger people, that’s being a social media influencer. How Will I Find My Ministry Calling? Whatever vocation you’re pursuing, here’s some counsel from John Piper on finding it—though it’s especially related to ministry. Join Tim Challies At The SING! Conference Build lifelong patterns of worship that ground your family and your congregation in Gospel-centered truths! This September 5-7, join thousands of believers from around the world for three days of deep theology, … Continue reading A La Carte (May 31)