5 Wonderful Truths about Biblical Confession

You don’t normally think of Ezra as a great book for counseling help, but here we see these 5 truths from the book of Ezra.

Pope Francis Never Mentioned Jesus

Just saying the name Jesus might not make something a Christian discourse—likewise not saying His name doesn’t necessarily mean it isn’t faithful. Having said that I do believe its telling that the supposed “vicar of Christ” didn’t mention Jesus.

Unlock God’s Storehouse of Grace

This I needed.

How to Write a Devotional: The Definitive Guide

I’ve weighed going into devotional writing. But since I can barely keep up with this blog I don’t think I’d have the time for it. But if I ever do, I’m confident this will be an article I look back upon.

Neat trick:

3 Steps for Meditating on Scripture in Small Groups

This is a discipline that is hard to replicate in small groups. This might help your small group.

Thoughts on Note-Taking

I appreciate Jared’s thoughts here. I also like what Jim Fowler has said here.

Why Most Sermons Fail in the First 5 Minutes

I think this is true for the most part…though I think the Spirit is powerful enough to bring a holy stillness and redirect even with the worst of introductions.

The Difference Between Being Offended and Being Persecuted

Understanding this distinction is going to be huge in the coming days.

Wow this is an epic dog sneeze:

How an Affair Really Begins

Nip it in the bud, fellas.

Nice One Dad

Oh wow. This might be my favorite site ever…so many new jokes to annoy my kids with.

The Trinity Is Not a Contradiction

It’s hard to wrap your mind around but R.C. Sproul reminds us that the Trinity is not a contradiction.

Injury Interrupted My Theology

NBA player Landry Fields tells about the blessing of brokenness.

Hopefully a bully in this kids life doesn’t play the role of an iceberg:

Pope Embraces Liberation Theology

This is interesting. I hadn’t made this connection before.

Is This Missing From Your Sermon Prep?

I agree with this. It’s also hard. But we really must be shaped by the text we proclaim.

95 Twitter Theses

Perhaps the author should have saved these for October 31st. But I’m glad we get them today.

How to Read the Bible and Do Theology Well

From the guy who does both really well.

I never realized how much damage I’ve been doing to my children with all my dad jokes: