This is a tough story to read, and I nearly did not make it to the end because I was filled with anger. But I made it, and was glad I did, because this true story showed exactly how God takes the evil of this world and turns it to good. It is proof that no matter what Satan tries, he ultimately cannot win. Here’s a little intro for you (but I warn you – if you start, you won’t be able to stop).
This post continues looking at Rebecca Konynkyk DeYoung’s book Glittering Vices, which is a look at what we commonly call the “7 deadly sins” and she calls the “7 capital vices.” Her first vice is Envy, and we will see both how it affects us and DeYoung’s suggestion for remedying it. Perhaps you think it’s the same as covetousness or jealousy. I thought so – but it’s not.
Chris Brauns offers some encouragement and practical help here for something every Christian should be doing but might not have done since you were a kid (or since you were new in the faith).
Quite a while ago, Brian reprinted a post from John Stackhouse that was aimed at those considering seminary. Recently, I encountered and read a book that is aimed at that same audience. So, if you have ever or are currently considering a theological education of any type, I suggest you purchase and read So You’re Thinking About Going To Seminary by Derek Cooper. It explains who needs seminary, the different types of theological education available, the different degrees, and what a seminary education looks like. It is very helpful for opening your eyes. I wish I had read it before I attended seminary.
If only I had attended this church gathering when I was in Jr. High I may have become a Christian a lot earlier in life. I also probably would have met Doug Collins a lot earlier…I’m pretty sure he’s in there somewhere.
Tim Neufeld, ABWE Missionary in Mango Togo, writes about a young woman who thought she could earn God’s approval by obeying the ten commandments (and her change of heart) and how a pail of water can show love to a Muslim woman. Read more…
I present this story not to make you cry (it will), nor to stir up emotions you are working through (it will if you have lost a child), but to encourage the value of life and God’s sovereign hold and care on each life. To encourage trust in God for the life He gives each of us – short or long, in the womb or outside the womb, sick or healthy, little babies or aging parents, and everything in between.
It’s about a couple who choose to keep their son even though he is diagnosed in the womb as having a DNA abnormality called Trisomy 13.
