Blogs

Is Racial Harmony a Black Issue? | Trillia Newbell
Here’s a wise voice I’ve been listening to and learning from for a long time:

“These shootings have left us asking the same questions I believe we’ve been asking over the past few years, but this time something has changed. What has typically been a discussion predominantly among African Americans has now found an increasing amount of white voices speaking out—it’s not enough, but it’s a start.”

Di-ver-si-ty: Overcoming Homogeneity in Our Churches |  Ed Stetzer
“In living out these five truths of diversity, our churches will reflect more of the eschatological kingdom of God in the here and now!”

Gay Political Power Reaching Record as U.S. Attitudes Shift } Bloomberg Politics
“The gay power base has never been stronger. Maloney is one of seven openly gay U.S. lawmakers — the most ever — and membership in the House LGBT Equality Caucus has surged 58 percent this session. There are about 500 LGBT politicians serving in elected office at all levels of U.S. government and almost 200 more running for office this year, including 11 for Congress, according to the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, which supports those candidates.”

The Peculiar Nature of Christian Longings |Right With God
“The fundamental thing about christian longings is that the enjoyment of these longings does not depend on the fulfillment of them.”

BBC Radio 4 – A Point of View, After the Vote, Onora O’Neill
This short reflection on the Brexit debate has important lessons for the USA too especially about how to repair the democratic deficit.

Fighting for Faith in a Fostering Family
“Providing a haven of consistent, safe days is the role of foster care. The attachment we built with Casey lays a foundation for his life. It allowed for his brain to develop, and for him to build skills and personality. He learned the basics of trusting relationships in a stable, safe, and loving environment. Success is not based on “us together.” Success is based on Casey’s thriving. The separation we experienced no doubt caused trauma for him, just as it did for us. But the roots he grew while starting in a loving family will keep him from withering by God’s grace.”

How We Rewrote Our Company’s Mental Health Policy | Harvard Business Review
I wish our churches were leading the way here rather than bringing up the rear.

“Regardless of whether you acknowledge it, at least one person on your team is living with a mental illness right now. And as someone with a family history of mental illness, I can tell you that while it’s an inherently personal battle, mental illness’s effects aren’t limited to your employees’ personal lives. In fact, the World Health Organization found that without improved treatment, the world will lose 12 billion workdays by 2030 to depression and anxiety disorders alone.”

New Book

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

Rod Dreher gave this his highest commendation recently, as a book that gives essential insights into an increasingly alienated and forgotten part of our society.

Kindle Books

For your non-Kindle book buying needs please consider using Reformation Heritage Books in the USA and Reformed Book Services in Canada. Good value prices and shipping.

Jock Talk: Five Communication Principles for Leaders from Legends in the Sports World $0.99.

 Date Your Wife by Justin Buzzard $2.99.

Family Worship: In the Bible, in History, and in your Home by Don Whitney $3.99

Video

Dallas Police Chief Testifies to God’s Grace and his Sweet Tender Mercies
I wish this man was running for President.

  • Les

    Amen to the police chief. I used to live in a low income area and most of the policing I observed amounted to baby sitting adults who lacked self control and common decency. It was as if the police were being forced to do what the perps parents refused or neglected to do.