Just In Case You Missed It: January 2-14, 2023

Recent Podcast Worth Listening To: “John Piper’s Favorite Things” (Ask Pastor John podcast). Get to know the lighter side of Piper. What is his favorite restaurant? Favorite drink?  

Blog Posts Worth Reading:

• “Is Jesus an Egomaniac? Overcoming a Major Obstacle to Christian Faith” by John Piper (Desiring God). I have looked at many answers to this question from theologians, pastors and Christian author’s. Piper’s answer is still my favorite.

• “Sin Is Never Inevitable” by Scott Hubbard (Desiring God). Another good meditation on I Corinthians 10:13.

• “Ten Absurdities of Atheism” by C. Michael Patton (CredoHouse). Love to promote this OK-based ministry and their curriculum. 

• “3 Reasons Why You Should Prioritize Church This Year” by Kevin Carson. We belong to the church, we make the church stronger, and we need the church’s help.

• “The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Arminianism (and from a Calvinist)” by C. Michael Patton (CredoHouse). A primer on Arminianism.

• “What Should You Do with Your Diagnosis? Responding Biblically to Mental Disorder Labels” by Dan Crabtree (The Cripplegate). Diagnosis may lead us to ask further questions, but they should never define us.