Growing in Grace: May 2013


The Goodness of God and the Reality of Evil - Dr. Albert Mohler published this timely article the day after the Moore, Oklahoma, tornadoes. "Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us all in this vale of tears known as human life. The problem of evil and suffering is undoubtedly the greatest theological challenge we face."

Sin is Why - Speaking of good, evil and tragedy, the author of this article looks at the answer to our common question in the face of suffering: why?

10 Ways to Fight Like a Christian - "In Ephesians 4:29, Paul mentions two kinds of speech: that which builds up and that which pulls down. This verse and the surrounding passage show us ten ways that we can handle conflict well—10 ways to fight like a Christian."

Music for the Soul - My dad posted three videos of three very different, but all equally edifying, songs. Here's part one, two and three.

A Knight in Shining Blubber - This article may trouble some people, but it's the truth. I'm sorry, but in the story of Jonah, the whale is not the hero.

If King Solomon Gave a Commencement Address - As the season of graduation is upon us, a lot of commencement addresses will be given. But have you ever wondered what the wisest man on earth would say if he was giving a commencement address?

Tim Keller's Tweet of the Day - Zach Nielson shares a fantastic Tim Keller tweet on the subject of tolerance.

The Year With No Summer - A writer from Canada's North reflects on the famed "year with no summer."

Grow Up, Don't Grow Cynical - Brett and Alex Harris share this wisdom to fellow young people: "risk purposefully."

Panda Cheese Commercials - This is hilarious. As Kevin DeYoung says, "Vigilante pandas are funny in any language."