heart + soul weekly roundup

Josh Moody: No Other Gospel at JoshHarris.com
By faith alone! :)

 Celebrating Superiority at Challies.com
Envy enters when, seeing someone else’s happiness or success, we feel ourselves called into question. Then, out of the hurt of our wounded self-esteem, we seek to bring the other person down to our level by word or deed.

Some Helps for Reading the Bible Better at Between Two Worlds
Some free, concise essays online from the ESV Study Bible in a 10-page PDF.

What is More Real, Politics or Christianity? at Church Matters
It doesn't do us Christians any favors whatsoever when conversations about Jesus are held to a lower standard of reasonability and coherence than conversations about politics and economics.  

So Was Jesus at Girltalk
He well knows that world through which you are struggling, for He dwelt in the midst of it thirty-three years. 

Five Ways to Make Your Kids Hate Church at the Resurgence
Tongue-in-cheek reminder that our kids are watching us as much as they're listening to us. :)
The only times you need to pray are when your family is over, holiday meals, when someone is sick, and when you want something. Besides that, don’t bother. Your kids will see you pray when other people are watching, no need to do it with them in private. 

When the Church Was a Family at SGUC Blog
Is our faith weaker and our impact shallower because of our individualistic approach to the Christian life? One recent book says yes. 

Giving and Receiving Criticism in Light of the Cross at Between Two Worlds
In Christ’s cross I agree with God’s judgment of me; and in Christ’s resurrection I agree with God’s justification of me. Both have a radical impact on how we take and give criticism.

23 Lessons for Children About Living for Jesus at Between Two Worlds
Ruth Younts has produced a wisdom character manual like I have never seen before. 

Standing God's Command on Their Heads at The Blazing Center
I’ve heard folks say, "I quit going to small group because I wasn’t getting anything out of it.”  Oh, we forgot.  Small group is all about you.

Heroes of the First Centuries: Children's Books by Sinclair Ferguson at Andy Naselli
Sinclair Ferguson is writing a series of children’s books called “Heroes of the Faith.” The first three books highlight heroes of the first centuries.