It’s been a few weeks since I have had time to share, but here are some thought-provoking reads discovered recently:
How to Repent Without Really Repenting.
For the Woman Who Is Simply Weary of Serving.
10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Weariness.
How to Move On When You’ve Been Betrayed.
Invent a Ministry. HT to Challies. Love this. One of my themes is that ministry isn’t always in an official church-sponsored activity. It’s being available for God to use you all throughout the day. Another is the “Someone should…” or “The church should…” mentality, forgetting we ARE the church. I’ve been thinking about a possible blog post along these lines.
Unavoidable Tantrums. Good thoughts here.
12 Things That Every First-Time Dad Should Know.
Have This Conversation Before You Send Your Baby Back to School. I wouldn’t say, “Don’t strive to do your best,” but otherwise very sound advice.
The Dramatic, Adrenaline Soaked Life of a Missionary, or, It’s Not Like You Read in All Those Classic Biographies, and That’s OK. From a missionary we know in real life.
What It’s Like When You Publish a Book. Interesting thoughts on the type of people God uses (clue: messed-up ones, because that’s the only type available).
Sticking With It, on reading long books with dull spots, either personally or to children. I don’t think the author is advocating for never putting a book aside, but I like the analogy that life is going to be that way sometimes.
25 Ways to Ask Your Kids ‘So How Was School Today?’ Without Asking Them ‘So How Was School Today?’ HT to The Story Warren. I had to learn this with one child who would always just answer, “Normal.” I don’t think I used any of these, but I did learn to ask specific questions.
Finally, this cute little boy, his reaction to hearing he is going to become a big brother, and his accent are all adorable:
And this was sweet: an orphaned kangaroo hugging a teddy bear:
Happy Saturday!
Stray Thoughts 
That’s a very diverse list. Maybe the missionary book would apply, may look into that. Now that I’m an empty-nester I should have time to read more. Anyhoo, Have a great Lord’s day!
I read through the first one you mentioned. I agree wholeheartedly. Repentance has been so watered down and even taken out of the equation when it comes our Christian walk. Narrow is the road. Lord, let me walk in holiness.
Oh and I saw the video just last night of the little boy. So very cute!
Just stopping in to say hi. Love the kangaroo and his teddy bear! Great linkage too. I want to check some of them out. Hope you are having a blessed day.