Three Ways to Disciple Our Children in an Age of Confusion (Jenna Fleming, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention)
The lifelong “when you sit in your house, walk by the way, lie down, and rise” diligent teaching of faithful parents to their children is the call of Christian discipleship in the home.
When You Can’t See God Working (James Williams, Gospel-Centered Discipleship)
Whether it’s reading Esther or looking at our own lives, we might overlook the work of God simply because it’s ordinary. While we’re keeping our eyes open for something extraordinary, we miss the everyday movement of his invisible hand.
The Tension of Influence and Humility (Daniel Darling, Danieldarling.com)
We should embrace influence as a good gift from God and steward it wisely. Love and humility, flowing from our identity in Christ, will help us redeem that influence and leverage it for the service of others and the glory of God.
The Missing Word in Our Modern Gospel (Kevin DeYoung, The Gospel Coalition)
If we want to give people a message that saves, instead of one that only soothes, we must preach more like Jesus and less like our pop stars.
Scripture Fuels the Christian Parent (Joey Turner, Rooted Ministries)
Make known God’s faithfulness in your household. Remember your captivity in sin? Remember your enslavement to this world? Remember how Jesus pursued you while you were running away? His grace to us is now our story to tell, that it may be his grace to those in our household as well.
Five Ways Exercise Can Become an Idol (Jaquelle Crowe, Unlocking the Bible)
Exercise can morph into an altar of false devotion to achieve a personal sense of self-fulfillment. We think that if we sacrifice for and serve it consistently, we’ll get what we want. But the Bible repeatedly warns Christians of the perils of seeking fulfillment and delight in any good gift instead of its Giver.
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