5 top Christian blog posts of the week—posts on sexual abuse prevention, blended families, overeating, Satan, and more by Tim Challies, Steve Viars, and more.

Blending a Family of Adopted and Biological Children 

Pastor Steve Viars explains what unites a family that could seem to be quite diverse…

“My wife Kris and I have been blessed with three children, two of whom are adopted. That means every person in our immediate family has a different biological father and a different biological mother. To add to our joy, our adopted son, Andrew, also has special needs—including blindness and a number of other cognitive/behavioral challenges. Yet. We are all in need of the gospel. Part of what draws us together is our common need for a Redeemer. The ground is very level at the cross. As Paul explained to the Romans, ‘for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God’ (Rom. 3:23).”

Read the rest of Pastor Viars’ reflections in Blending a Family of Adopted and Biological Children.

Overeating: When Enough Isn’t a Enough—A Review 

At the Biblical Counseling Coalition, Sue Nicewander reviews Mike Emlet’s new booklet Overeating: When Enough Isn’t a Enough. 

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