Each weekend I try to compile some of my favorite, or some of the most interesting, articles from around the web to share with my readers. This annotated list may help you find some interesting articles that you overlooked in your own web browsing this week. It’s a bit of a CaPC overload this week, but it’s good content. Happy reading:
1. “Sex and the Church: 10 Resources for Families and Churches” by Brad Hambrick
Okay, so this isn’t really an article, it’s a collection of resources – particularly videos – to help individuals, churches, and families address the issue of sex. The list ranges in topics from pornography to teaching children about masturbation, to sexual abuse recovery. It’s worth perusing even if you don’t need it at present.
2. “What I learned from a Tattoed, Cussing – and Now Bestselling – Fundamentalist Outcast” by Wendy Alsup
Alsup’s non-review of Nadia Bolz-Weber’s memoir Pastrix. The rebel Lutheran pastor became an overnight sensation recently and her book has been making the rounds. Here Alsup does not give us a thorough review of the book. She states that since it’s really the author’s personal story it doesn’t seem right to pick it apart. She does, however, highlight a few key things, and calls on potential readers to affected by the story as much as they are bothered by some of the theology. This non-review is worth a read if, for no other reason, than to acquaint yourself with a rising Christian celebrity.
3. “Celebrating C.S. Lewis” by Christ and Pop Culture
In light of the anniversary of Lewis’ death CaPC has done a full week of reflections on Lewis through the lens of various works of his. These are very beautiful reflections and worthy of your reading.
The Weight of Glory by Anita Kobayashi Sung
Letters to Malcom by Nick Rynerson
The Problem of Pain by Derek Rishmawy
A Grief Observed by Martyn Jones
Perelandra by E. Stephen Burnett
That Hideous Strength by S.L. Whitsell
The Shoddy Lands by Seth Hahne
4. “Walking with the Dead: The Governor Returns, but will He Be Redeemed?” by Dave Dunham
For those who might have missed it, here is this week’s article on The Walking Dead. Currently I have a weekly column at Christ and Pop Culture on the show, so check back each week for updates.
5. “Joy is Sufficient” by Erin Wyble Newcomb
After discovering two articles that discuss the value of daydreaming and reading respectively, Erin wonders why these things are necessary in the first place. The delight and joy of such activities should be sufficient reason to continue to indulge in them, but often we are far more utilitarian in our focus. This piece is a “joy” to read and you will benefit from reflecting on it.
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