Another Monday.  Another set of links (good articles that will challenge you whether you agree with them or not!) and bullets (my own thoughts about life and random things).  Enjoy!

WEEKLY LINKS

LINK OF THE WEEK

—Everyone should watch at least the first 2-3 minutes of this 7 minute video.  Honest, raw, and moving – on a difficult subject!

CHRISTIAN FAITH

–PARENTS AND TECHNOLOGY: Here’s an article with some great thoughts on achieving balance in this difficult area.

–THEOLOGY: Remember the beginning!

–PRACTICAL LIVING: 1) A stunning example of faithfulness in trial and 2) Some good thoughts regarding anxiety.

–SIN: How to exterminate the pests.

MISCELLANEOUS:

—Most grandparents providing care for grandchildren.

BULLET THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

SPORTS:

• I am thrilled the Yankees are in the playoffs.  A Detroit – NYY ALCS looks luscious, but getting by Baltimore will be no easy task.
• Browns fans – we won’t be waiting much longer.
• I’m picking a Nationals – Yankees World Series.
• What’s wrong with Green Bay?

FAITH:

• I am deeply struck at the consequence of getting salvation wrong.  It simply cannot be earned by human effort.  I praise God for His great grace and the power of the cross!
• I am super excited about moving forward as a church to discipleship and spiritual growth.  I can’t wait to hear the stories that will come out of intentionally seeking growth!
• Our Colossians 2 studies on Sunday night have been surprisingly challenging on a personal level.  Praying for God to get ahold of us that we might be struggling and invested in believers’ lives!

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Really gotta quit waking up at 5:00 on Mondays.
• Running is exciting…getting really stoked for my race next month! I’m super excited to be raising money for International Justice Mission.  More on that this week!

BLOG ANNIVERSARY GIVE-AWAY CONTEST

• Give me one more week to decide how this year’s blog give away will look.