Six relevant things that saint paul never said
Nicholas Davis presents six hilarious, yet oh-so-true verses that “vamp” on Scripture. Or at least what we wish it would say. A snippet:
Finally, brothers, whatever is true for you, whatever is popular, whatever is trending, whatever is pleasurable, whenever you think you’re falling in love, whatever really famous people say, and if it’s something that will give you a higher status, think about such things and say them publicly on Facebook—like, all the time.
A GOSPEL FOR THE HOMELESS
Because many global workers will focus on poverty development, Kevin Deane’s article on “A Gospel for the Homeless” has some thoughts germane and timeless for work overseas, too. Like this:
I’ve discovered that ‘homeless people,’ – just like ‘immigrants’ and ‘First Nations’ – are often mistakenly talked about as one big organic unit. As though they all think and act the same. Before you start anything, get to know who you are reaching.
25 Things They Don’t Put in the Life Abroad Brochure
Jerry Jones over at A Life Overseas (we recommend you subscribe! Great stuff) writes these particularly for all of you: those packing it up to go there, serve Him, and love them. Don’t miss his myth-busting remarks about real life abroad.
This is too true! How often do we use social media as our no accountability soap box?!
“Say it publicly on Facebook, like, all the time.” That’s great! Too often we’re quick to speak and slow to listen and quick to become angry about so many things that may or may not pertain to us. It’s too easy to use Social Media as a no accountability soap box for our opinions.