The Gift of Work and the Grace to Avoid Burnout
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on overworking — a.k.a. workism — and the way it’s impacting our lives today. Here are links to three articles on this topic: Workism Is Making Americans Miserable by Derek Thompson “Some people worship beauty, some...
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On Writing and the Path to Publishing
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on writing and the path to publishing. Here are links to three articles on this topic: Stewarding the Skill of Writing by Jen Oshman “There are so many good reasons not to write. I mean, do people even read anymore?...
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The Two Sides of Self-Care
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on the two sides of self-care. Here are links to three articles on this topic: Self-Care or Soul-Care? Yes. by Courtney Reissig “Self-care, like soul-care, must serve a greater purpose that doesn’t just culminate in our...
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Because Kindness Matters
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on the way we speak of others — including our brothers and sisters in Christ who have different theological views than us. Here are links to three articles on this topic: They Aren’t Heretics Because You Disagree...
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The Truth about Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). Here are links to three articles on this topic: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D. “If you find you are highly sensitive, or your child is, I’d like you to know the...
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The Wisdom of Waiting and the Grace We Gain with Age
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is the wisdom of waiting and the grace we gain with age. Here are links to three articles on this topic: A Tale of Two Teachers by Amber Lee “As we left that event, there were two tables set up. The older woman was at one...
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Thoughts on the Reading Life and an Invitation to Join a Book Club
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on reading (and a new book club that's starting). Here are links to three articles on this topic: Reading When You're Really Busy by Trevin Wax “When someone tells me they don’t have time to read, I don’t believe it. I’m...
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Daring to Lead a Quiet Life in a Loud and Restless World
THREE ON THURSDAYToday’s topic is Paul’s command in 1 Thessalonians 4:11 to “make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” Here are links to three articles on this topic:Embracing the Quiet Life by Chris Thomas“The vast majority of Christians in the West...
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4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Next Group Bible Study
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is on how to wisely choose a Bible study for a group. Here are links to three articles on this topic: The 4 T’s of Choosing a Bible Study by Teri Lynne Underwood “[T]eaching videos can be useful but they should never take...
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The Problem with Women’s Ministry Today (and How to Fix It)
THREE ON THURSDAY Today’s topic is the current status of Women’s Ministry in the local church. Here are links to three articles on this topic: The Time I Said I Don't Always Like Women's Ministry Events by Christine Hoover “At the retreat, I stand before...
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Introducing a New Blog Series…
THREE LINKS FOR TODAY Today’s topic is the current state of blogging. Here are links to three articles on this topic: Why Blogging Still Matters by Samuel D. James "By slowing down the pace of online life, blogging enables a more genuine interaction...
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The Scars That Tell Our Stories
I’ve always had ugly hands. When I was little — maybe five or six — I admired my big brother’s hamster and begged to hold her, but he wouldn’t let me. So I crept into his bedroom one day and took his hamster out of her cage. I sat on the floor to pet her,...
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