You’re one of those Reformed people, one of those Calvinists. You say you love my sovereignty. That’s great! But I want to ask you a few things…
Find out what God wants to ask you in— Will I Rejoice in That Day?
If you are a book freak you will love these terrific tips in My Secret to Reading a Lot of Books.
After being suggested to me for the umpteenth time that I watch Dr. Rosaria Butterfield’s interview with Marvin Olasky, I finally carved an hour out of my afternoon and did it.
Well, the critics were right. It was well worth my time. Dr. Butterfield is a former lesbian and literature professor at Syracuse University, and is now a Christian mother married to a pastor in the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In the interview, she shares the story of her unlikely conversion and speaks frankly with Christians about how we can be better witnesses. Here are some of my favorite quotes, organized into lessons I want to put into practice:
This article, Eight Evangelism Lessons from an Unlikely Convert, is well worth reading. The actual video interview is at the end of the post if you want to watch it.
The Supreme Court has now ruled on two monumental marriage cases, and the legal and cultural landscape has changed in this country. The court voted to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act and remand the decision of the Ninth Circuit in the Proposition 8 case, holding that California’s Proposition 8 defenders didn’t have standing. The Defense of Marriage Act decision used rather sweeping language about equal protection and human dignity as they apply to the recognition of same-sex unions. But what has changed for us, for our churches, and our witness to the gospel?
Read How Should Same Sex Marriage Change the Church’s Witness?
One of my favorite female bloggers, Bambi Moore, just wrapped up an excellent, balanced series on the topic of modesty. You can read the introduction HERE and then follow the links to the articles in the series.
The REALLY exciting thing is that she has used this series as a foundation for her first eBook, More Than Rules: Exploring the Heart of Beauty and Modesty. I THINK is going to be launched next Monday – for only $1.99 for the first 24 hours. So if I were you, I’d go over there, bookmark that page, stick it on your calendar, and snap up that book when it comes out.
While you’re over there, enter the giveaway she’s running right now for the purtiest little skirts and dresses you’ve ever seen.
That’s it! Have a grace-drenched week-end!
