It has been a little while since I have shared noteworthy reads with you. Here are a few:
Encouragement for Bible Reading From Puritan Women, HT to Out of the Ordinary. “Let these seventeenth-century women remind you that even if there are parts of the Bible you feel upset about or don’t understand, there is life to be found in it because God speaks to you through it.”
Always Wanting More. As Christian women, we encourage each other not to compare ourselves lest it damage our self-esteem. But the issue is much large than self-esteem.
The Cost of Surrounding Yourself With Negative People. I’ve had some of these same thoughts. Avoiding negative people is listed in a lot of self-help advice for increase your own happiness and productivity. But what if God wants you to be a light to those people? And didn’t Jesus reach out to those who were negative in every way?
Whatever Happened to Civil Debate, HT to Challies. “We’ve simply lost the ability to think deeply, engage opinions different from ours, and do so in a civilized manner.”
Thank You, God, for Failure, HT to Challies.. There is much we can learn from it.
Don’t Sing Noisy Songs, HT to Challies.. No, it’s not about contemporary vs. traditional or loud vs. soft.
What Not to Say to Someone in the Hospital.
A Simple Hinge. Neat connection to inward beauty.
I’m noting this one just because this phrase is so apt: “…the spirit of this age, which eschews thoughtful argument about difficult issues for moronic and often malicious soundbites.”
On Writing (More) by Hannah Anderson makes much sense to me though it goes against much of the other writing advice I have seen. Except the part about comments: I enjoy comments. 🙂
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Finalists, HT to Laura. These are always fun. One of my favorites:
Happy Saturday!
Stray Thoughts 
Thank you for the link. 🙂 I’m glad it was a blessing.
Couldn’t resist the wildlife comedy — some fun ones in the mix!
As I was listening through the Quiet book, the passage on peer pressure actually altering perception was especially scary. Be interesting to hear her perspective on the lack of civility in debate today.