Good morning from Ireland’s Beara Peninsula. I spoke in Cork last weekend and plan to do so again next weekend. In the meanwhile, I’m getting some time to relax and explore this beautiful spot.

Today’s Kindle deals include some theological works along with some popular-level ones.

(Yesterday on the blog: What Does Trouble Do?)

She and I

Those who have seen a friend turn away from the Lord (and how many of us haven’t?) will resonate with this article.

The Ruthless Elimination of Sloth: An Appeal to Young Men

“For people in this age of under-working, Proverbs has an important message: Don’t be a sluggard. The inability or unwillingness to work hard is corrosive, lethal, and tempting. Work isn’t a morally neutral zone—laziness and its effects are always waiting to sneak in and make a mess of things.”

Do We Need To See Ourselves Represented?

I appreciate this article that tells why we don’t necessarily need to see ourselves represented in the church. “It’s common these days in church circles for people to suggest that we need to see ourselves represented in order to fully participate in something.


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