I am currently reading one of those books that people read in secret. You know, those books that would make us look bad and weak and inadequate if people saw them on our shelves? The title of the book does little to help my ego: How to Win Friends and Influence People. You are probably already drawing inferences about … Continue reading In Defense of Self Esteem and Other Self-Help Needs
Here are some great links that I believe will be worth your while: WE ARE HYPOCRITES, Amy Henry: "According to a new Barna study, 51 percent of Christians have attitudes and actions more like those of the hypocritical, self-righteous Pharisees than of Jesus." IS BAD DOCTRINE A SIN? Michael Patton: "I suppose that I want … Continue reading Blog Break (08 May 13)
Hi friends. I hope you had a blessed Easter. If you don't know what's so good about Easter Friday, check this out. And if you're not so sure how the resurrection fits into your own salvation, this might help. Meanwhile, kick-start your week and month with these heart-searching reads: In WHAT SHAMES US, Tim Challies … Continue reading Blog Break (01 Apr 13)
Here we go: HOW CAN I SELL A GODLY MESSAGE WITHOUT SELLING OUT? is an answer to my own prayer and question. I'd just put up the post on "My Blogging Idolatry" when I came across this post. Mark Driscoll responds to the concern of every Christian blogger who strives to remain faithful to God, … Continue reading Blog Break (6 Feb 13)
"Sin isn’t only doing bad things, it is more fundamentally making good things into ultimate things. Sin is building your life and meaning on anything, even a very good thing, more than on God. Whatever we build our life on will drive us and enslave us. Sin is primarily idolatry." - Tim Keller I'd rather … Continue reading My Blogging Idolatry
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