{"id":4142,"date":"2016-07-22T20:27:42","date_gmt":"2016-07-23T04:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glenandpaula.com\/wordpress\/?p=4142"},"modified":"2016-07-22T20:27:42","modified_gmt":"2016-07-23T04:27:42","slug":"things-glen-found-interesting-volume-59","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glenandpaula.com\/wordpress\/archives\/2016\/07\/22\/things-glen-found-interesting-volume-59","title":{"rendered":"Things Glen Found Interesting, Volume 59"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1 Chronicles 12:32 \u2014 they \u201cunderstood the times\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Fridays I share articles\/resources about broad cultural, societal and theological issues, with a preference for content from academics and influential voices. Be sure to see the explanation and disclaimers at the bottom.<\/p>\n

A Pastoral Exhortation<\/h3>\n

Another senseless shooting<\/span><\/a>. In Matthew 24:12, Jesus warns that \u201cbecause of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.\u201d Wickedness causes love to grow cold by two means: allure and despair. The church tends to focus on those forms of wickedness which entice us as a temptation, but there is also a wickedness that demoralizes. It leaves Christians feeling drained and helpless. This wickedness, with which we are all too familiar, can make a Christian\u2019s love grow cold. Do not be deceived. Recognize this for the demonic work that it is and do not let it lead you astray. Cling to Christ. Let Him be your comfort, your peace, and your wisdom. \u201cDo not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good\u201d (Rom 12:21).<\/span><\/p>\n

Things Glen Found Interesting<\/h3>\n
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  1. The Battle For Religious Liberty<\/span><\/a> (George Wood, PE News): Dr. Wood is the leader of the Assemblies of God, which sponsors Chi Alpha. See also <\/span>this GetReligion piece<\/span><\/a> on religious liberty \u2014 highly recommended<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Of interest to academics <\/span>\n