This is a list of recent blog posts which I found interesting. That I found them interesting doesn't mean that I necessarily agree with or endorse all of the ideas presented in the posts, but that I found them to be thought-provoking. They may benefit you as you prayerfully consider your area of shepherding and stewardship, which has been given to you in trust by the Lord. (They are listed in no particular order of interest.) Please post your comments to discuss any article that strikes your interest. If you have any recent blog posts that you would like to nominate, please send the link and your reasons for nominating that post to .

Those Who Sleep in the Dust Will Awake:

We buried our daughter, Hope, in the heat of June. Nothing in my life has ever felt so wrong as putting her body in the grave and simply walking away.

The Proud Windshield Parent:

Parents have to be careful that we don’t focus on the outward behaviors to such a degree that we ignore the heart of our kids.  What will it matter that our child achieves academic or athletic or extracurricular greatness but loses his soul?

Evangelical Theology

Michael Bird’s magnificent Evangelical Theology is now available.

Top Innovations Since the Wheel:

The Atlantic asked a dozen scientists, historians, and technologists to rank the top innovations since the wheel. Here are the results.

Dude!

Here’s an article on the origins of the word “dude.” I love etymology, and love reading about where certain words come from.

One People, One Voice

Tim Challies reflects on God's people worshiping God.

The Christian Traveler

Jeremy Walker looked around the airport and saw every manner of person making a statement by his dress or behavior. And he wondered, “By what means should I, as a Christian traveler, communicate my personal identity and spiritual allegiance?”