Worth the Read – September 3, 2016

03 Sep Worth the Read – September 3, 2016

“All truth is God’s truth.” Augustine was correct, as our first post shows in a powerful and personal way. What you’ll discover as you look through this week’s list is that God is at work in the lives of people, all kinds of people, all over this world. God can take the worst situations that we face and use them to strengthen us and share His good news. The last post is a stark declaration of the state in which we find ourselves as Christians in America. While we may not – yet – find ourselves facing a terrorist’s gun or blade as Kayla Mueller, we will soon find ourselves facing the legal onslaught of an increasingly intolerant secular state. But, in all of these things, we understand that God is still in control, and we must still stand and share His truth. I hope you enjoy and are helped to walk closer to Jesus and stand taller and stronger in these last days as a result of this week’s list.

1.  How a French Atheist Becomes a Theologian

2.   The secret life of Mayberry’s Thelma Lou

3.  Almost Everything the Media Tell You About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Is Wrong

4.  8 REASONS EVERY CHURCH IS MESSY

5.  Down in the valley, up on the ridge

6.  Kayla Mueller in Captivity: Courage, Selflessness as She Defended Christian Faith to ISIS Executioner ‘Jihadi John’

7.  5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Congregation Is Insider-Focused

8.  Christianity Belongs in the Middle East

9.  Steven Smith on Shaping Sermons Like Scripture

10. Dissent Will Not Be Tolerated: What the Case of a Wyoming Judge Means for All of Us

BONUS:  Lose yourself in the world’s most impressive labyrinths and mazes