The God of love and peace be with you today. (Yesterday on the blog: Never Be Discouraged and Never Be a Discourager) Five Blessings of Marking Up Your Bible Of course, there’s no rule saying you must mark up your Bible. But if you do, perhaps you’ll experience these blessings. Creators, Consumers, and Christ: 10 Social Media Resolutions Aaron Lee: “Whether creating or consuming, Christians can use social media as a tool to steward and leverage well for the glory of God and the good of others. To encourage Christians and especially youth on social media, here are some very practical tips and strategies…” 2 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Evangelizing Muslims A. S. Ibrahim is such a helpful guide when it comes to sharing the gospel with Muslims. “We are called to bring the gospel of hope to our Muslim neighbors, but there are some mistakes that Christians can make—intentionally or unintentionally—that we should avoid.” “What if I feel abandoned by God?” (Video) Sinclair Ferguson answers the question theologically and pastorally. 5 Things at the Heart of a Pastoral Visit Pastoral visitation is such a blessing to pastor and parishioner alike. Andrew Roycroft offers a few principles that may help those who are receiving a visit. “Not everyone who is engaged in pastoral visitation is an ordained Pastor,” he clarifies, “and so this post shares more widely about those men and women gifted for and engaged in caring for God’s people (as well as those in full time Pastoral ministry).” Cultural Contamination and Scripture’s … Continue reading A La Carte (September 28)