As we begin a new day and head into a weekend, please know: Right now, at this very moment, God is reigning from his eternal throne. There’s a great list of Kindle deals to look through today. This is one of those occasional reminders that all the quote graphics I share from day-to-day are available to print or download for free in high definition at SquareQuotes. (Yesterday on the blog: Three New Tools That Make a Huge Difference) The Great Winnowing “A lot of people aren’t coming back to church. Let that sink in a minute. Real people—souls, names, faces, and life stories who you know and love—are most likely not going to return to regular church gatherings in a post-pandemic world.” This article suggests ways to pursue them. Mom Guilt and the God Who Sees Lauren Whitman: “Mom guilt. Moms today are well acquainted with the term. We use it as a kind of shorthand to express an all-too-common feeling we face in the everyday events of mothering. I’ve been thinking and reading a lot about mom guilt in preparation for my lecture at CCEF’s national conference this October.” A Brief Word About Anxiety Medication Paul Tautges shares some well-considered thoughts on anxiety medications. “We are always made up of body and soul … together … always. Regardless of what physical elements may contribute to our anxiety, every mental or emotional struggle we experience is also an opportunity to develop our faith. Our souls are always in need of the Spirit’s ministry of grace … Continue reading Weekend A La Carte (August 21)