Growing in Grace: August 2015

Once a month I round up some of my favorite links and share them here in the hope that you will be edified as you "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" (2 Pet. 3:18). 

Living the American Nightmare - Jonathan Parnell writes about the American Nightmare, "the one where millions of us are murdered, and their body parts are sold for profit, all by an organization our government keeps saying we should appreciate."

Got No Secrets to Conceal - Speaking of Planned Parenthood, Doug Wilson gives some real, practical reflections here on what we can do.

Faithfulness in College is Life-Wide - This is for all you students out there. I was hit hard by this article - it's convicting. At the same time, I was renewed in my energy to look at my life (and my studies) from a Christian perspective.

The Biggest Story - Dear Parents and Fellow Children's Lit Lovers, you may want to buy this book. Kevin DeYoung, a well-known author, speaker, and pastor, has just authored a children's book (with breathtaking illustrations by Don Clark) on the story of the gospel.

Our Plates Runneth Over - I've been thinking lately about nutrition and the Christian's responsibility in our stewardship of food. This article gives some good thoughts.

Questions to Ask Before Watching an 'R-Rated' Show - "When it comes to grayer areas like determining what TV is suitable for Christians, our consciences, traditions and tastes lead us to a variety of convictions and comfort levels. ... But that doesn’t mean that Christians should indiscriminately consume whatever entertainment options are out there."

Ashley Madison and Who You Are Online - Wow. Yes. "One of the great deceptions of the Internet is that it allows us to think there are two parts to us, the part who exists in real time and space, and the part who exists in cyberspace. But events like this ought to make us realize that when you go online you display and expose who and what you really are."

Praying for Pastors' Kids - From one pastor's kid to you: please pray for me.

35 Things I Wish I'd Known in High School - Truth from Erin Davis: "Whether you are heading back to school in a few weeks or you turned your tassel long ago, I think you’ll find that these are truths you can take to the bank because they are deeply rooted in the timeless Word of God (the ultimate school for knowledge and wisdom!)."