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(Yesterday on the blog: The Humility Project for Men)
Who Is Rich and Who Is Poor?
“Prior to arriving in Burundi in 2013, my understanding of poverty had come from growing up in the US. ‘Poor’ was when we didn’t have the money to pay for something essential—like the month’s rent or an unexpected major vehicle repair—or when we couldn’t go somewhere for vacation. We understood in theory that we weren’t poor like some people in the world, but we certainly weren’t rich. Being rich meant having more than us.”
Stoic Virtues Are Trending, but Can They Truly Transform?
Thomas Smyly: “Stoicism may not be a household topic for many people, but it’s gaining momentum in our culture. An online event, “Stoic Week,” which began in 2012, has drawn more than 40,000 people from around the world to deepen their knowledge and practice of Stoicism. The philosophy is growing online and is especially attractive to young men looking for meaning in life.”
The Regulative Principle of Worship
Have you ever wondered what the regulative principle of worship is all about? If so, this is a helpful little article by Mitch Chase.
All Ye Weary and Distressed (YouTube)
I was both surprised and pleased to see a new song from Indelible Grace, an adaptation of “He Calleth Thee.” This is a link to the YouTube version, but if you find it in your music app, you may have the lyrics to go with it.
When Your Daughter Becomes a Mother
Kara shares some of the wonder of her daughter becoming a mother.
What Is the Fruit of Kindness?
Rebecca VanDoodewaard describes the precious virtue of kindness. “Kindness requires open eyes, hearts, and minds in order to ponder others’ situations and look for ways to bless.”
Flashback: On Letting Your Kids Go
A friend recently asked for some guidance for parents whose children are leaving home, perhaps to go to school or perhaps to join the military or perhaps just to begin an independent life. “What counsel might you give them” she asked? I thought I’d take a few minutes to consider it. Here’s what I came up with.
Only the death of sin leads to a life of freedom.
—Sinclair Ferguson
