1. A biblical understanding of depression: Kathryn Butler explains, “Spiritual factors don’t mean depression and faith are mutually exclusive; on the contrary, Scripture teaches us that discipleship is costly, that sin still ravages the world, that deep, penetrating pain exists (even for believers), and that God works through such pain for good.”

2. Atheist or Christian, we all choose our miracle: Randy Alcorn begins by quoting Glen Scrivener, who says, “Christians believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. Materialists believe in the virgin birth of the cosmos. Choose your miracle.”

3. Why does God say no to good things? Blake Glosson begins, “For the past three years—with deep and often painful longings—I’ve pleaded with God to grant one particular request. My request seems consistent with God’s revealed will. I’ve fasted, practiced solitude, repented regularly, recruited prayer warriors, and approached God with genuine faith, humility (as far as I can tell), and no shortage of tears. He’s provided one consistent answer: ‘No.’”

4. Three pounds of wonder: The John 10:10 project always inspires.

5. Chris Judge’s daily cloud interpretations: These are so much fun!

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