Growing in Grace: July 2016

How to Pray When Your Soul is Bone Dry - "You know you ought to pray. You know that God invites and even commands you to pray. He loves to hear from you, loves to know you. Yet there are times when your soul feels bone dry, when even opening your mouth to pray seems an impossibility. What do you do?"

Why Single Is Not the Same as Lonely - True and wise words from a single man.

A new book of Christian comics - I frequently share comics from Adam Ford (Adam4d), and he has a brand new book of them out. The endorsements are excellent.

You Cannot Out-Dream God's Plan for You - I found this abundantly encouraging. "In front of the mountain of purpose and happiness hidden for us in his glory, every other dream and ambition begins to look pale and stale."

How Should I Process the Current Violence and Tensions? - Even in Canada, I'm tuned in to the racial tension, division, violence, and conflict going on in the States. I appreciated Kevin DeYoung's post regarding processing it all.

Does the Husband Have the Authority? - Thought provoking. "It is not the husband’s right to force or coerce his wife to submit. Submission is voluntary on a wife’s part, and her choice entirely."

Pray for Christians in Russia - This is pretty crazy and terrifying. "[On Thursday, July 7], Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law an “anti-terror” package that includes measures eviscerating religious freedom. The new law requires government permits to preach and teach the gospel, and restricts evangelism essentially to registered church building sites."

The Majority of Americans Recommend Cohabitation. That's a Problem. - "Looking at this cohabitation trend, if we are to understand it and respond in love, we should ask three questions: What are you seeking? What will you find? What are you meant for?"

9 Traits of Truly Curious People - I like it. "Curiosity pointed in any direction is marked by the same traits. Whether we are investing in a marriage, a co-worker, a project, a sermon, a mission trip, a friendship, or a crisis a truly curious person shares these."

5 Reasons Why Teens Need Theology - In case you missed it, this was my latest article for The Gospel Coalition.