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(Yesterday on the blog: How Should We Then Die?)
The Pain of Being Single; The Love That Holds Me Fast
This is a very strong piece of writing by Olivia Davis. “I hated my story. I didn’t see in it the marvelous weaving of God’s mysterious ways, the undercurrents of his love in the most impossible circumstances, or a hope that never fails. I looked at my life and saw indifference, and hurt, and a God who seemed silent when I was the most desperate for his voice. Suffering through the pain of being single felt unfair and unreasonable and unnecessary. How could Jesus be the one I wanted when this was my story?”
The Christian Response to Cultural Catastrophe
Thinking especially of modern-day political discourse, Casey insists that Christians should not be motivated by fear of catastrophe.
“Brace Yourselves!“: The Reduction of Public Bible Reading
I appreciate this article about the reduction of public Bible reading in worship services (and what to do about it).
All Things (Video)
This is a really good new song from Sovereign Grace Music.
Why Should I Go to Church?
I know you already go to church, but you should still read this article to consider why you go.
Don’t Confuse Secondary or Tertiary With Unimportant
Stephen wants us to remember that just because an issue is secondary or tertiary does not mean it is unimportant.
Flashback: The Power of a Persevering Mother (Christian Men and Their Godly Moms)
She soon realized that her foremost concern should not be Christopher’s sexuality but his soul. She would pray that God would do whatever it would take to save her son.
With the goodness of God to desire our highest welfare, the wisdom of God to plan it, and the power of God to achieve it, what do we lack?
—A.W. Tozer
