“If your primary concern in life is protecting yourself, you are going to create a prison for yourself in your mind and throw away the key. But if your primary concern is glorifying God by His grace, by the enabling work of the Spirit who produces power, love, and a sound mind within you, then you’ve found the key to be free even if your body is locked up in a real prison.” (Wayne A. Mack and Joshua Mack, Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! It’s that time again! I hope these links will be an added bonus as we come to the weekend.

• In the case of Christian florist Barronelle Stutzman, who denied a same-sex couple her services to their wedding ceremony due to her religious convictions, the Supreme Court decided to send her case back to the lower courts. This comes in light of the new decision by the Court in favor of Christian baker Jack Phillips. Joe Carter has an update on Stutzman’s case. Also in recent news, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of pro-life pregnancy centers for the sake of free speech, leading to implications involving religious freedom as well.
• For parents and Children’s Ministry staffs, here are four ways to bring the Bible to life for kids, eight things to remember when teaching your kids theology, five reasons churches should teach theology to kids, and one very important thing parents can do this summer. For more ideas to do this summer, here are four that parents can do with their kids, a great way to not waste your and your kids’ summer.
• Have you ever wondered if indulgences constitute a fundamental denial of the gospel of Jesus Christ? If so, you’re in luck! James White recently debated Catholic apologist Peter D. Williams on that very topic! Check it out!
• Greg Welty wrote a new book dealing with the problem of evil, which has been endorsed by a number of solid pastors/theologians/philosophers. He was recently interviewed by Fred Zaspel, where they dive into some of the issues raised in the book. You might be convinced to purchase a copy and learn how to be more equipped on the matter.
• Can beauty be evidence for God? Ann Gauger argues yes, and points out the alternative if there is no God. Short and (very) sweet.

That’s all for this week! See you all on Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria