This is a list of recent blog posts which I found interesting. That I found them interesting doesn’t mean I necessarily agree with or endorse all of the ideas presented in the posts, but that I found them to be intriguing and 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 recent blog posts to nominate, please send the link and your reasons for nominating that post to .

A Biblical Theology of Motherhood

This was a thought-provoking recent blog post on motherhood!

Now approaching 70, she considered herself well preserved. Dodged the pain of childbirth and still thought highly of her figure. Having avoided the clutter of kids, her domicile was kempt and calm. Now a widow, the feast day found her untroubled, unharried by duties and noise. No one for whom she must play the slave, no one to clean up after, no one to trouble her calm: she was alone.

The High Cost of Ambivalence

A great recent post on why we can not be indifferent to the truths of Scripture.

When was the last time you thought deeply about the consequences of “little” erroneous theological decisions that can subtly distort both your faith and practice?

'That's OK'

This was a great recent blog post on how to grant forgiveness. When someone asks you to forgive them, do you say, "That's okay!" There might be a better way.

Q & A: Philip Ryken on Wheaton’s Contraception Mandate Lawsuit: 'A Last Resort'

There are times when you must stand and fight. Ryken answer some great questions on how he came to his decision.

An Interview with John Piper

In this interview he discusses why sanctification is not an instantaneous act, how we can emphasize personal toil in holiness without diminishing the goodness and sovereignty of God, why we need to continue to confess our sins to God, and how we can know if we are growing in sanctification.