1. The uncarnation of Christ: J.A. Medders explains, “Our flesh and the devil are happy to uncarnate Christ—to reduce him to doctrinal points we affirm and then ignore him. But spiritual theology rejoices over Christ—his person and work—as our divine and personal Savior, Lord, and Friend.”

2. Looking at photos with my mum: Des Smith with a moving piece on aging and hope,  “But Scripture also tells me there’s something else going on inside Mum. I can’t see it, but it’s there. ‘Outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day’ (4:16). Somewhere in there, God tells me, there’s an invincible core; an iron spine of light that can’t be put out—that is growing in brightness.”

3. Why women use pornography and how to help: Helen Thorne-Allenson provides a nuanced explanation, “We often assume that women watching pornography is the sin of lust manifesting itself, and sometimes it is. But with Psalm 139 echoing in our ears, we’re wise to ask God to search us—to go beyond the obvious and apparent—and show us where the human heart is going astray.”

4. Missing my Izzy: This is lovely. “I just miss her. I just miss my little girl and, though I know she is home and happy and secure which brings so much comfort to this daddy’s heart, I would love to know what she’s doing.”

5. Most popular Christmas dessert in each state: Look at Utah repping rice pudding!

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