Growing in Grace: April 2016

Don't Disregard Your Theological Grid - "It is worthwhile considering why we hold particular convictions. Do we hold them because that's simply the way we were brought up? Or because it is the party line of the particular denomination we are part of?"

3 Ways College Students Can Do More Better - I'm not a college student anymore, but there is wise and winsome advice here for all of us.

You Have Nothin' To Do But Look and Live - I had never heard C.H. Spurgeon's testimony until now. How encouraging.

Your Train is Coming - One woman reflects on trains, marriage, and waiting for Jesus.

An Adoption Story - This is unspeakably precious. 

9 Marks of Healthy Biblical Complementarianism - "The core of complementarianism is not up for discussion. How we talk about complementarianism is. And how we practice complementarianism too."

18 Things to Pray for Your Church - The title is pretty self-explanatory.

Why We Should Jettison the "Strong Female Character" - Yes, yes, yes. This is probably the best piece I read this month. Though, full warning - it's long.

Be an Exegete - Here's another excellent comic from Adam4d.

How Christ is Building His Church in Madagascar - This was an incredibly interesting and encouraging article to me.

Making Good Art Can Shift Culture - "Sometimes, people get the pass because they talk about Jesus or Christianity or theology, even though their art sucks. I don’t think that’s doing justice to the beautiful things God has created, to the art forms God has created."

Beautifully True - There's a new video from desiringGod out. It fits in perfectly with John Piper's new book (which I reviewed on Monday).