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In Honor of Sochi: When you say “Russia,” I think “dill”
It’s Olympics time. What does that mean for my household? Well, even if an epic snowstorm in the Southeast weren’t sitting on top of my house, forcing me away from going into my day job and opening up dozens of extra hours for Olympic watching, I’d still be glued to the TV whenever I had…
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Link: The Promise You Cant Keep in Marriage | RELEVANT Magazine
The point of marriage isn’t to find our missing half. It’s to help each other become all God intended. Our future, real selves. In marriage, two people partner to that end. They see the best in each other—the person God created them to be—and they push and pull each other toward that goal. Don’t get…
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Bob Jones, the G.R.A.C.E. investigation, abuse…and theology
Everyone from the New York Times to the Chronicle of Higher Education, in addition to local news outlets, have picked up the story of Bob Jones University dropping the G.R.A.C.E. investigation into how the University responds to claims of abuse. This article from gives an even-handed overview of the inciting incidents, the ensuing PR debacle…
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In Praise of The Ordinary. Two links.
Two short pieces that sum up an important theme: Christianity isn’t rocket science. It isn’t the work of superheroes. It is a life of Grace and Spirit-filled living, a life that rips out your selfishness and stomps on it. It’s hard. But it’s often not complicated. So. Put down your “radical” banners and read the…
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Link: Annoying Things in Worship Songs – Justin Taylor
Want to jump on the bandwagon of bashing modern worship music? This post will make your day…. except not. (Enjoy ALL the hyperlinks.) Annoying Things in Worship Songs – Justin Taylor.
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