Blessings to you all in the name of Christ! Stay warm. And if you need help with staying warm, let us know. Blessed to worship with you all yesterday and great small group study last night. Thankful for all God is doing in our church.
Here's some links …
The Great Omission … hint, hint: it's rigorous Bible study.
The Trouble with Religious Trends … may not “supercharge” your day but it is interesting and a wise caution.
The Rise and Fall of Confession … that is, the practice of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the confession of sin. Why does this matter? Read and find out about your fight with indwelling sin.
The Paradox of Failed Resolutions … in short, they can be helpful even if you don't keep them.
World Persecution Index … fascinating and heart-breaking. Pray for these nations, their Christians, and our heart even for those who make themselves an enemy to Christ.
What Does it Look Like to Put On Humility … it's a theme that's popped up in our study of 1 Samuel quite a bit.
“'You honor your sons above me.' Sweet reasonableness really smells [bad]. . . . This prophecy against Eli emphasizes that you can end up in grave sin by thinking it very important to be nice to people. How easy it is to practice a gutless compassion that never wants to offend anyone. . . . We do not necessarily seek God's honor when we spare human feelings.” [Dale Ralph Davis]
In Christ,
Pastor Brandon