Growing in Grace: December 2013

The Visionary Worrywart - "We all have some familiarity with that deep, gnawing, pit-of-the-stomach anxiety, that stubborn worry that refuses to abate. The cause and effect may be a little different for each one of us, but we all have a time and a place and set of circumstances that causes us to be anxious. In his book Running Scared, Ed Welch makes 4 fascinating observations about worriers and their brand of vision-casting."

Lay Aside the Weight of Christmas Expectations - "At Christmastime, it’s good for us to remember just how dangerous fantasies are."

Dorothy Sayers on the Incarnation - This story is anything but dull.

Happy Holidays, Open Doors, and the Gospel - "What transforms the holidays into "happy" moments? Beneath the good food, parties, and presents, every heart craves the warmth and security that comes from being with loved ones in a haven of plenty. You need look no further than the Christmas classics to see it's true."

Five Habits for Holiday Happiness - "Are you find it hard to be happy this Christmas?"

9 Things You Should Know About The Hobbit - "Tomorrow, the second part of the epic films series based on The Hobbit will be released in theaters. Here are nine things you should know about the original book and its author, J.R.R. Tolkien."

What We Owe Each Other - "John Calvin summarizes beautifully the duties we owe each other in Christ."

This is Your Brain on Music - What a fascinating infographic!