There is no other object of knowledge in the universe that exposes proud, man-exalting thinking like the cross does. Only humble, Christ-exalting thinking can survive in the presence of the cross. The effect of the cross on our thinking is not to cut off thinking about God, but to confound boasting in the presence of God. The cross does not nullify thinking; it purifies thinking. (John Piper, Thinking, Loving, Doing.)

Alright, folks. We have another set of weekly links. Enjoy!

• Michael Patton writes about heretics and whether they can be saved. What would you call a heresy? And were you once a heretic, but no longer?
• Jesse Johnson gives us four reasons to be thankful when hurt by sin. It’s a Thanksgiving post I tucked away until after the fact, but it’s application is timeless (within this lifetime, at least).
• Jonathan Leeman, who came to speak at our retreat last year, has a great article on how we ought to respond to those who express desire of leaving the church.
• Ray Ortlund gives us an inside look at how the devil conjures his plays.
• Elisabeth Elliot (through Ray Ortlund’s blog) shares six ways that helped her in the midst of suffering. These are well-worth reading.

That’s it, y’all. Hope you guys have a great time at Flocks. Catch you on Sunday.

Coram Deo