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John Piper on Blogging (HT: Take Your Vitamin Z)
Take Your Vitamin Z just posted a couple of brief videos by John Piper that I think you might enjoy: John Piper on Blogging
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He Put to Death Their Hostility (HT: Route59)
Finally! Peacemakers posted a video of the end of Dr. Kuzmic’s keynote address. I’ve been waiting! Please take four minutes and watch this video. It is a remarkable illustration of the gospel–the Jesus did not kill the enemy, but the enmity between the enemy and Him. Praise God! Praise God! (And thanks, Route 5:9 blogging team for the video!) Gratefully, Tara B.
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Jesus, Devotions, and the Local Church (HT: RadicalWomanhood)
Another must-read over at Carolyn McCulley’s fantastic blog: Jesus, Devotions, and the Local Church
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How to be a Christian Conciliator
I’ve had a mini-run of people asking me for advice on how to “get into” the field of Christian conciliation. Since I thought the topic might be of interest to the 1,000 or so of you who regularly read this blog every week, here are my recommendations: 1. Live the gospel / breathe grace / be a peacemaker in your own relationships. You can’t help someone else if you are not first internalizing these truths and (imperfectly of course!) faithfully striving to obey all that God requires re: loving your neighbor. 2. Serve within your local church. Even if you’re just at the initial stage of “Oh wow! I read…
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Recommendations
THANKS for all of the great ideas, ladies! I’ve already ordered some of the books you’ve mentioned. 🙂 Here is what I wrote in my email response, just in case you were curious: 1. Go through The Peacemaker and/or The Peacemaker Group Study—it is foundational for both marriage AND parenting. And life-changing. And helpful! And gospel-proclaiming. 2. Go through The Young Peacemaker. Sure, it’s for kids—but you can’t lead them where you don’t first go yourself. I’ve had many adults tell me that they’re own personal study of it was profound for THEM and then they introduced it to their kids. 3. I’ve been a huge fan of ‘Shepherding a…
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Glacier Souvenir
Have you been to Glacier National Park lately? Wish you could have a “souvenir” beyond the made-in-China BLECH in every tourist spot? Check out Taylor Lynde’s ORIGINAL fine art: Rock hopping the Outlet, Upper Kintla by Taylor Lynde Thousands of dollars in galleries– pennies on the dollar through the wonder of ebay. Thanks, Taylor, for reminding us of the glory of God! Your sis, Tara B.
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Some people appear SO STRONG …
Still mulling a bit on this topic of harsh criticism/feedback … It hit me last night that (maybe?) some people use particularly strong (harsh) words in their feedback of others because they think that their hearers can “TAKE IT.” Maybe the person comes across as “strong” and/or “together.” Maybe she’s a size 00 shirt-tucker and her eleven children always are in clean, pressed, matching clothes with happy/cheerful/obedient dispositions. Maybe he has all of the position, power, prestige, and wealth. And so it can be tempting to “let ’em have it” because OBVIOUSLY, they’re strong and they can take it. Really? Don’t be too sure … Maybe she’s just been so…
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Recommendation for Small Group on Marriage or Parenting?
I received this question via email and wanted to throw it out to you all for your counsel and suggestions: “I was wondering if you have any suggestions for good, Christ-centered, books regarding parenting or marriage for my small group. (We all have kids under four years old). Discussion questions would be helpful.” So what would you guys recommend? Thanks for sharing your counsel– Love, Tara B.
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But I’ve already TRIED that and it DOESN’T WORK!
Pastor Anyabwile linked over to a great article by John Piper and I encourage you to check it out: What to Say to the Depressed, Doubting, Skeptical, Confused, and Angry I’ll tempt you with just a snippet: “If you care about people and risk talking to the depressed, the doubting, the skeptical, the confused, and the angry, you will soon run into a person who says to your counsel: I’ve tried that. Whatever you say, they will minimize it and say it doesn’t work. Do not be surprised at this response. This is what it means to be depressed, doubting, skeptical, confused, angry. It means that whatever they hear sounds…
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Running Scared & When Sinners Say I Do …
Just a quick note to let all of my CA orders for “Running Scared” and “When Sinners Say I Do” know that I was completely OUT OF STOCK and so was Peacemakers … for the next FOUR WEEKS! Eek! So I just went online and found the books for you on Amazon. You’ll probably receive them FASTER than the rest of your orders from me (which were sent via Media Mail today) … so I hope this is not too much of a hassle for you. I didn’t want you to have to wait for the books. Blessings to you! G’nite, Tara B.
