1. Outrage is not a fruit of the Spirit: Randy Alcorn with a timely reminder, “Outrage appears to now be a core value of some Christians. Righteous indignation is sometimes appropriate, e.g. when it involves the killing of children, or false doctrine promoted at the expense of the gospel. But when outrage/anger becomes our default, we lose all credibility and, in my opinion, become poor ambassadors for Christ.”

2. Your holy deeds are not filthy rags: John Piper clarifies an oft-misunderstood verse. He says, “God does not despise the righteous deeds of his children done by faith. What verse 6 is referring to in calling righteous deeds “filthy rags” is the hypocritical works that flow from nothing.”

3. The kingdom didn’t come for daughters like me (or so I thought): Heidi Tai reflects on the power of shame and the freedom of Christ, “Over my lifetime, my shame has been a powerful incentive for striving and rebellion. As a child, my awards were the means to my father’s pride and affection. As I grew up, I yearned for love in popularity and promiscuity, leaving my heart bent and broken in the beds of strangers who never called back. At church, I hid my shame behind long skirts and eloquent prayers, and yet at times, I would still hear whispers of my unwelcome.”

4. Where the political parties stand on social issues in 2024: Joe Carter breaks down the parties’ stances on the social issues. He even includes the American Solidarity Party and the Constitution Party.

5. Who’s the greatest actor in movie history? A statistical analysis: If you like the movies, you’ll enjoy this post. Do online ratings, the box office, or Oscars have more to say about an actor’s greatness? 

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