Bits & Pieces (5/4/12)

  • The Bible’s Importance –  69% of Americans state that the Bible provides answers on how to live a meaningful life, but how much do they really know about what the Bible teaches?

 

  • Fiction and Literature – Should Christians avoid reading novels or make a commitment to only read “Christian” works of fiction? Dr. Russell Moore tackles these questions in an interview and provides much more to chew on as well.

 

  • 40 years with Down Syndrome – I’ve seen this article reposted throughout the web. It’s a compelling story of one man, his son, and the birthday they share. (H/T)

 

  • Has the Gospel-centered emphasis gone too far? – This is an interesting post that articulates a point I haven’t yet heard as part of the discussion regarding “Gospel-centeredness;” namely that “there is always a danger that when you take God’s Word out of the church—out of the ambient environment of expository preaching, baptism, Communion, prayer, confession, absolution, and praise—it becomes a genre” rather than a vibrant part of the Christian’s life.

 

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Bits & Pieces (5/3/12)

 

  • Does Prayer Matter? – When our prayers are seem to be consistently answered contrary to how we want, we may be tempted to think they don’t matter. Ravi Zacharias helps us understand the matter is not as simple as that.

 

  • Embrace Your Season – Christina Caine writes, “rather than viewing singleness as an obstacle to fulfilling our God-given destiny, or marriage as an excuse for pulling back from the purposes of God, we need to passionately embrace the life God has given us.”

 

  • A Recovering Perfectionist – We are inclined to hide our “less than perfect” lives. But instead of focusing on outward appearances, we should be building better attitudes of the heart.

 

  • Promises Fulfilled – A reminder that Jesus was all that the Old Testament promised Him to be.
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