Gems in the Web 3/22/13
- I love Alistair Begg, not only for his fabulous accent, but for his preaching of the Word. If you want to dive further into the 13th chapter of I Corinthians, you can download his message series on this chapter HERE.
- Get a FREE download of a new Holy Week devotional eBook, Love to the Uttermost. Comprised of eight excerpts (plus one prologue reading) selected from John Piper’s extensive writing and preaching ministry, this new devotional was compiled and shaped for use in personal devotions or family and group settings.
- I remember sharing prayer requests at our youth group prayer meetings growing up. Most of the requests revolved around upcoming tests (we wanted A’s), ball games (we wanted to win), and physical maladies. Mostly runny noses which were inconvenient when trying to snag a boyfriend. Oh – and there were the 4-5 “silent requests” that would come in each time. Shrouded in mystery, these enabled us to cover more serious issues without revealing any vulnerability on our part. Adult prayer meetings aren’t much different, really. But what if our prayer meetings were more like THIS?
- “There are times when trying to achieve resolution seems to make matters worse. People remember what has already taken place differently. And they disagree about how to move forward. It is an impasse, a hopelessly complicated knot. Despite prayer, despite efforts, despite meeting after meeting, reconciliation seems impossible. . . .” How reliable is your memory? Read the rest HERE.
- And finally, for laughs, watch what happens when women take Biden’s gun advice. The men in my family enjoyed this. Yours might like it too.
Have a blessed Holy Week!
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I just don’t think there’s any way we can reconcile our two different views of the past, including them doubting my salvation or at least Christian maturity and fitness to marry my husband. I’m just thankful that, after years of estrangement despite our repeated efforts to reach out, we do get along now, with frequent interactions. It’s honestly been good for my pride and my constant desire to be approved of to recognize that this person probably still sees me as lacking in many areas, but is making the best of a permanent situation and does sincerely want God’s best for me and my family. It did me a world of good to not to be able to shy away from the uncomfortable situation and to allow love to cover a multitude of sins and to just let the past be past. And I’ve learned that I can truly love someone even if they aren’t someone I ever would have “liked” and picked as a friend.
Sorry I lost something in editing. It should start by saying that “I liked the article on the reliability of memory. I have someone in my family with whom this is very real.”