Good morning!
Maybe early morning still found you listening to booms outside your home. If you encounter this a bit later, I understand 🙂
Regardless of time, take some time and let the following articles challenge you.
Types of Cultures
This seven minute video shows you three basic types of cultures in our world, and how the message of Jesus applies to each. I found this incredibly helpful in light of missionary experiences I’ve had!
Question: What did you learn about another type of culture? How can this knowledge help you pray for others?
Democracy
This article talks about the fight for democracy and its status in light of current events. Let me say this up front: this is one not everyone will really agree with, but perhaps the perspective will help?
Question: What history did you learn? Does it have any bearing on present issues?
Love Across Differences
Loving people across differences isn’t a suggestion. It’s a non-negotiable. This quote should entice you to read more:
My friend and long time mentor, Tim Keller, says that *real* tolerance does not require us to abandon our convictions. Real tolerance, he says, is revealed by how our convictions lead us to treat people who disagree with us.
Question: In what specific ways can you love better?
Apologetics
This read about apologetics and approach features differing approaches from well known Christian leaders Albert Mohler and Andy Stanley.
Question: How does this discussion help you consider talking about the Bible?