“So we begin to see already that God intentionally brings woundedness to those he loves. And in fact, those God uses the most he breaks, in some manner, for his sovereign purposes. Think about your life. Perhaps there is a physical scar or debilitating condition you carry. Or maybe the scar or weakness is much more subtle and unseen by the human eye, but no less profound in its effect on your life. God used Jacob to show us that he uses such people not despite their weakness but rather because of and through these very weaknesses.” (Michael S. Beates, Disability and the Gospel: How God Uses Our Brokenness to Display His Grace)
by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz
Feliz Friday! Despite all the political discussion in the news concerning Brett Kavanaugh, here are some links that will point you Godward.
- Digital ink is still being spilled on The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel, and I wanted to keep you all updated. Tom Ascol is beginning a series of articles explaining each of the 14 articles of affirmation and denial. The first one is on Scripture, so get to it!
- Along with that new series, articles are still being posted on the official website. Tom Ascol wrote an article on white privilege, while Calvin Beisner focuses on answering whether Scripture requires wealth redistribution and equalization or not.
- At the TMS blog, pastor Ace Davis writes a three-part series on self-control: what it is and how it applies in our lives, three areas to practice self-control, and four walls to cultivate self-control in your life.
- Parents, how can you rebuild authority in the lives of your kids if you feel like it’s starting to wane? Julie Lowe gives some wise words about this current cultural crisis that has been affecting many homes.
- Darrell Bock interviews DTS student Paul Golhashem, a convert from Islam, about how to engage in conversation with Muslims. Watch and learn.
- Tim Challies writes some questions to go along with the Westminster Larger Catechism regarding the ninth commandment in relation to our use of social media. This is a two-parter, so be on the lookout for the second article!
- How can you explore your emotions biblically? Counselor Brenda Pauken gives many passages of Scripture that exposes our emotions and God’s emotions, and how we can deal with ungodly emotions as well. This is definitely one to bookmark!
That’s all for this week! Please pray for the youth and collegians, as they meet tonight at church for Bible study. Have a blessed time at church this Sunday!
Soli Deo Gloria