On thinking you’re someone
Some helpful thoughts in this one, particularly for those of us who engage in online content creation, whatever it may be.
What We’ve Gotten Wrong About Headship
‘Getting male headship wrong is almost inevitable in our day, and this is not so much because the biblical teaching is obscure (it isn’t!), but for historical and cultural (not to mention hamartiological!) reasons.’
How should Christians interpret Old Testament laws in light of the New Testament? (video)
James Hamilton, from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, offers an answer from a Baptist perspective to this one (at least, I should be clear, one particular Baptist perspective).
The Lord’s Supper Is the Best Altar Call
This one is excellent. We also have the same practice of weekly communion unless there is a baptism and recognise exactly the benefit of doing so that this one highlights.
A Shy Guy’s Guide to Big Groups
This is very good. I can also affirm – as a fellow introvert who has spent many years cultivating a public image that appears more affable and confident than it is in reality (and if you think I am neither thing, just imagine!) – these tips are extremely helpful.
The Multitasking Myth
I think this is almost certainly true. I must admit I am not much of a multitasking flitterer, it’s just not how I’m built. I tend to have a task and stick with it until it’s finished. The occasions where I do start ‘multitasking’ I already know are just me trying to procrastinate and put off the job I don’t really want to do in the moment. I have always preferred working in blocks of time, focusing on one thing, before moving onto the next. This one seems a priori true to me, and for those who aren’t naturally inclined to singular focus, the suggestions offered to help here seem credible.
From the archive: Why doesn’t God make his existence more obvious?
‘It is a common objection to the existence of God: why doesn’t he make himself more obvious? And, of course, if God was inclined he could spell out ‘God exists’ using stars to make himself known if he wanted. So why doesn’t God make his existence more undeniably obvious? Here are some reasons.’