Miscellaneous Items Worth Seeing

Many of the bloggers that I admire have a miscellaneous posting that they do of things that come across their desks via the internet.  Here is my attempt of enriching you through such links.



“We can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” ― C.S. Lewis, TheProblem of Pain

For Those Who Are Married

Experiencing a Fulfilled Marriage (Part 1 of 2)
Speaker Patricia Ashley shares 12 biblical points about marriage, interspersed with stories from her own marriage, which was spiritually dead until being restored by God. (Part 1 of 2)

Experiencing a Fulfilled Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Scriptural Truths for Your Marriage
12 points from Patricia Ashley for women

For those Who Are Single 
Boundless
Boundless is a ministry of Focus on the Family with the goal of helping young adults grow up, own their faith, date with purpose and prepare for marriage and family. Through articles, a group blog, a weekly podcast and the power of community, we challenge 20- and 30-somethings to reject society's low expectations and live biblically and intentionally in all things, including relationships. For more about our vision for this generation, see The Big Picture. 

For Dads
Dad Matters:  a Blog for Dads by Dads 


 Miscellaneous


Lord, Keep Me Balanced by Chuck Swindoll 
"The longer I live, the more I realize the ease with which we can slip into extremes . . ."

The Bible and Homosexuality by Wayne Grudem
Wayne Grudem gives a biblical argument concerning a hot topic in today's world

Rick Warren, Critics and the Hope of God's Son by Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll takes to task those who have chosen to criticize a man who is grieving and sets the record straight concerning Rick Warren in general

Discovery House Publishers New Book Giveaway
Hurry: ends April 14
Truth in advertising disclaimer:  more a contest than a book giveway



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