Good morning from somewhere between Romania and Germany. I am making my way home after a wonderful weekend with hundreds of young believers in Zalău.

Today’s Kindle deals include several volumes in the excellent Preaching the Word commentary series along with Urban Legends of Church History and Jared Wilson’s Gospel-Driven Ministry.

Can I Submit to My Elders Thoughtfully?

William Boekestein explains how to submit to elders thoughtfully (rather than blindly or rebelliously).

Appreciate the Days He’s Ordained

Melissa wonders “why we don’t appreciate our day-to-day triumphs and struggles more. Why don’t we live in the grateful knowledge that God’s plan has allowed us all of these years together, so many funny moments, so many opprotunities to grow together, to love each other through unlovely times, to have fun together, even to suffer together? We are so easily sidetracked by stress, exhaustion, irritation, and ingratitude. We forget how to just enjoy each other and live in the beauty of the love God placed in our hearts so long ago.”

How Does Your Dog Smell?

This is a brief celebration of God’s creative genius.

Living with Hope in Mental Illness

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