Growing in Grace: September 2015

What is a Christian's Responsibility to Government? - With election time coming up here in North America (both in the States and Canada) and this being the first time I get to vote, I've been thinking a lot about this question. R.C. Sproul answers it well.

5 Suggestions for Christians in the Midst of the Sexual Revolution - Kevin DeYoung: "Hardly a week goes by without another social media parade marching by in celebration of the sexual revolution. Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, Kim Davis, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Obergefell and on and on –the talk of sex is everywhere (and not a drop you should drink). ... How should evangelical Christians and evangelical churches respond? Here are five suggestions."

6 Things That Make Single Guys More Attractive - Yep. "The beauty of the above list is that you can pursue each of these characteristics whether you live with your parents or make a six-figure salary (or both!). And although striving to live out these qualities won’t guarantee the ladies will begin flocking to you, it will make you more marriageable, while also making you a better follower of Jesus."

11 Alternatives to College Debt - I wish every highschooler and every parent could read this. The traditional college path is highly overrated (and highly overpriced). There are other options. Explore them.

Men and Women Are Not Interchangeable - As much as Christians will nod our heads in agreement to the title of this article, society's battlecries inevitably leak into our thinking. This is an excellent, wise reminder from Eric Metaxas.

I Am An Old-Fashioned Christian - This is good stuff from Tim Challies.

5 Lessons from Narnia - Anyone who has read C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia - or even if you haven't - will appreciate these five beautiful lessons.

The Promise of God in Threatening Pain - Garrett Gilkey, center and guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (a NFL team), writes for Desiring God about injury, suffering, and God's sovereignty. I was encouraged anew reading this.

Free Desktop Wallpapers from The Biggest Story - In last month's Growing in Grace, I linked to Kevin DeYoung's beautiful new children's book, The Biggest Story. This month, Crossway Publishing is offering a handful of visually stimulating wallpapers based on the book. Definitely check them out.