Here are a few of the articles and podcasts I’ve been blessed by this week.
I pray they’re an encouragement to you as well!
Wishing True Greatness for Your Children
by Candice Watters, from Truth78 – June 1, 2021
What is greatness in God’s sight? Too often I wish for my children, (and even for myself), greatness that is praised in the world’s eyes: high grades, academic accolades, advanced degrees, leadership positions, world-shaping achievements, visible fame, etc. This has been a temptation in every age. George Whitfield had far-ranging, ministry-oriented ambitions for his son at his birth. But when the baby died at only four months old, Whitfield was jarred into reconsidering his hopes. As David Campbell explains in his article “Ambitious for Your Children?”, Whitfield’s application of a particular promise made by God to Zechariah about his son, John, was misapplied.
Will Our Children Honor God?
by Jill Nelson, from Truth78 – June 3, 2021
What is honor? To honor is to show reverence and respect, to hold in high esteem, pay homage to, etc. Unfortunately, the whole concept of honor has become increasingly rare in our culture. It has often been replaced with flippancy at best, and utter disdain and denigration at worst.
Transferring the Baton of Faith
by Jill Nelson, from Truth78 – June 8, 2021
As parents, we pass along many things to our children, both intentionally and unintentionally – physical traits, mannerisms, values, family traditions, hobbies, and more. But are you intentionally and whole-heartedly passing on to them what is MOST important?
Stories Are Soul Food, Podcast #1
N.D. Wilson and Brian Kohl
Best-selling author N. D. Wilson and Brian Kohl, editor of Canonball Books, host this lively and enlightening podcast. Their goal is to “help feed the right kind of loyalties and shape affection for the first and the greatest Author, Jesus Christ.” Whether you’re a parent, an aspiring author, or the parent of a voracious reader and aspiring author (because, who knows? Voracious readers make the best authors!), there’s something for everyone in each and every podcast. Get hooked . . . er, started listening in today!
Hot Providence
Rachel Jankovic, from Canon Press – November 26, 2020
In this podcast, part of a larger series titled Table Grace, Rachel encourages women in their responsibility to practice gracious hospitality. Hospitality can be messy, it can be a sacrifice, and it is certainly hard work. But this is a realm that the Lord has given us dominion over, and when we are joyfully obedient in this task we are imitating our gracious Lord Himself.
