Bits & Pieces (7/13/12)


  • Fighting Sin With Worship – “When you think disobedience to God is going to bring freedom, the very act that promises freedom is taking the freedom. The very act that you think is putting you in the driver’s seat of your life is taking you out of the driver’s seat of your life.”


  • Unclench Your First – A short post from Jared Wilson about letting go of the things of this world.



  • Snowy Christmas in July – This seems like it would have been a memorable day for some homeless children in the Los Angeles-area.


  • Misquoting Francis Assisi – Make sure you read this article so that you are well-informed someone attributes “Preach the gospel at all times; if necessary use words” to Francis Assisi.


  • Should You Limit How Much You Sit?  – This article looks at some research that indicates sitting too long leads to an early death. What is defined as “too long” may surprise you.
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Bits & Pieces (7/12/12)

  • How Many Hours Can I Work? – Tim Challies tackles the issue of working long hours and being a Christian. He gives what I think is a far and balanced response, and points us to the important considerations in the discussion.


  • How Christianity, for a while, Became Cool – This post looks at why Christianity became something “cool”for a period of time in the 1970’s. Make sure to read all the way until the end for the complete analysis. (H/T)


  • Power in Weakness – In a series of sanctification, Ed Welch looks at the “greater power” that is on display when we are faithful in the midst of our weakness.




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