Writing and the Lie of Better-Than - I needed this today. "You will never have the voice of that better-than writer. You will never live her life, share her experiences, or see the world through her eyes. Better-than thinks differently than you and has different inputs. You will never be her, be like her, or be better than her. And that is ok. It is better than ok; it is good."
What I Want My Daughter to Know About Being a Christian Leader - Truth. So much truth.
6 Ways to Smash the Approval Idol - We all need to read this - and then read it again.
Take a Free Course with R.C. Sproul and Tim Challies - I've signed up for this course on justification, and you might want to consider doing so as well.
"I Feel Like I Was Born to Have Babies" - But what if you weren't?
3 Questions with Astronaut Jeff Williams - From the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary blog: 1) What is it like to read your Bible and pray on the International Space Station (ISS)?, 2) What is the most accurate movie set in space?, and 3) What’s your favorite snack in space?
Back to School Book Recommendations - For all you parents out there looking for back-to-school reads for your kids, Redeemed Reader has you covered.
Body Shame and Gospel Freedom - A beautiful word here for both women and men.
Hospitality from Heaven - "The call and command for hospitality continues throughout the New Testament and carried with it significant meaning. Extending hospitality in Jesus’s day was more than just practical concern for the invitee’s physical well-being. The invitation communicated a profound relational commitment, and nothing did so more intimately than an invitation to dine together."
Don't Write Just to Get Published - Yep.
Rules and Values for Hipsters to Live By - Example: "Take something simple, like brewing tea, and complicate it so that it takes several hours and can then be called a 'hobby.' (see also: making a pot of coffee, getting dressed)"