Think you’re being productive with your multitasking? Think again.
“I've come to see male leadership as being a result of the positive qualities of women rather than a consequence of women's lack of masculine qualities.” That's what Amy Hall observes in her ongoing review of Wayne Grudem’s critique of evangelical feminism here. (HT: Evangelical Outpost)
The article, "After a Miscarriage," will comfort those who've suffered a miscarriage, and will give guidance to those who want to minister. "After a miscarriage," the author says, "couples struggle through unanswerable questions. Why would God allow them to conceive only to allow the baby to die? Why hope when life is so fragile? Or what did I do wrong?"
Herb explains what a Common Ground HOST is here.
Need a U.S. Passport? Submit your request at least 10 months ahead of time, according to this weblog posting.
Did you read the chilling story of two women in their 70s accused of insuring the lives of two homeless men and then running them over with a car to collect millions of dollars in death benefits? There's never an age we reach where we're free from our sin nature. It's not "age" but "Christ" that releases us from the pull of sin. Tell someone today.
After much prodding from the family, my sister in Brenham has finally told her "lunch bag" story here. Hilarious! Moms of small children will especially love it.
My other sister helps out at the Texas Pie Kitchen here in Austin, billed as “an investment in the surrounding community enabling economic growth, offering job training and opportunity to those with barriers to employment.” Get your pie fix.
During those stretches where there's nothing good on TV, check out these free online documentaries.
“There is nothing to prevent evangelicals from criticizing the arguments of those who advocate controversial solutions to problems like global warming or poverty. We can all agree on the morality of protecting the environment and aiding the poor while disagreeing on specific policy solutions. A vigorous exchange of ideas is healthy for the church, so long as it is done charitably. What is less healthy is for some leaders to limit conversation on topics that are clearly appropriate for Christians to discuss.” (from “Conscience, Calling, and the Christian Conservative Agenda”)
Have you read the previous posts this week? They include the "Song of the Week" ("Creed" by Rich Mullins), an e-mail note from a pastor who taught his church how to be "on mission" in their own community, my thoughts on a novel I just finished reading, and an explanation of our church's vision. To keep up with the journal, sign up for e-mail updates or assign the feed to your news reader or Google Personalized Home Page.
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