10 articles for your information, edification, and enjoyment. Happy Wednesday!
When Existence Becomes Seemingly Impossible – Alan Noble with a sobering piece on the reality of mental illness and depression in light of Robin Williams’ suicide. Noble writes, “What I want to say is that life is harder than most of us will let on, and probably the deepest struggles we’ll face will be silent and petty — things like choosing to get out of bed and get dressed. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof, but so too is Christ’s Grace.”
Obituary for Robin Williams – Dave Itzkoff of The New York Times writes this moving obituary for the beloved actor.
A Generation of Pro-Choicers Wiped Out by Abortion – Research observes the trend of an increasing number of pro-lifers as a result of higher fertility among those against abortion.
Is Same-Sex Parenting Better for Kids? – Sociologist Mark Regnerus criticizes recent studies suggesting children of same-sex parents fair better than their peers.
Pray Fervently for Iraqis – Russell Moore: “As Christians, we should pray for the president and our military leaders to wisely administer the sword of justice.”
Iraq and the Risks of Inaction – Ross Douthat warns that inaction in Iraq is more perilous than action against ISIS. Douthat writes, “I don’t know exactly what the politics of the Middle East would look like if we shrugged, dropped humanitarian aid, and let ISIS continue its advance. But I’m willing to accept the risks of action, and accept the perils and downsides of continued hegemony, in order to avoid finding out.”
Deacon Run Churches: Are they Biblical? – Many churches are ran by deacons. However, is this a biblical form of church government? Louis Love, Tony Carter, and Thabiti Anyabwile discuss the offices of elders and deacons in an interview over at The Front Porch.
Warfare Prayer – This is a helpful resource from David Sitton and To Every Tribe to help you more effectively pray for missionaries.
So How Did It Go Sunday? – H.B. Charles Jr with a tremendous piece to help the pastor’s heart following a sermon. He offers five helpful ways to measure the Sunday sermon.
Paul Tripp Resigns Position with Mars Hill BoAA – Tripp offers his reasoning for his decision to sever ties with this board.
Our love grows soft if it is not strengthened by truth, and our truth grows hard if it is not softened by love. –John Stott
MATHEW GILBERT 