We enjoyed our quiet Sunday as a family, though it certainly reinforced how much we love gathering with the church. This gives us one more reason to hope and pray for a swift return to normalcy. There is an extensive list of Kindle deals available today. Too Privileged to Panic? Heidi Tai: “I have been reflecting on my own actions and inaction over the past few months, and it made me realise something about myself. I hate to admit it, …
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Like so many of you, I find myself unexpectedly at home this Sunday instead of joining in corporate worship. At Grace Fellowship Church we deem this a reasonable response to the government’s request that we avoid meeting in large groups. And while I’m at home with my family, I’m thinking wistfully of the wonderful service we enjoyed last week. Let me tell you about it… The service’s cast of characters included Paul as the preacher and service leader, Josh as …
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We are mostly hunkered down here in Toronto, doing our best to track and follow the changing government recommendations. By this evening my son should have returned home from Southern Seminary, and then I guess we just wait to see what unfolds in the days and weeks to come. Logos users, it’s time to vote on another round of Logos March Madness—and check out some more deals for the products that didn’t make it through. Meanwhile, today’s Kindle deals include …
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This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by The Gospel Project, who also sponsored the blog this week. The Gospel Project wants to help 3 churches explore the big story of Scripture with a set of resources from their upcoming study, Jesus the Messiah. In this package, you’ll receive: A copy of Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry by Brian Dembowczyk The Gospel Project for Adults Leader Guide and 10 Daily Discipleship Guides The Gospel Project for Students Leader Guide and 10 Daily …
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A thought struck me the other day: As far as I know, the English language has no word that expresses the opposite of envy. There may be phrases or sentences that can begin to convey it, but we have no single word we can use to express the virtue that lies opposite that ugly vice. We can wish and pray that we would be less envious, but as we put off that sin, what’s the righteous behavior we ought to …
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