Where Children Rank

I have approximately 173 days (plus or minus a couple weeks) until I launch into the full-fledged adventure of motherhood, Lord willing.

So I appreciated this article on where society ranks children... and what they can mean for a gospel-centered life.

It makes me excited to start.

HT: Desiring God

Pregnant with Lessons

I'm at 13 weeks today, and this morning I got to hear that little heart thumpety-thumping through my belly, 160 beats per minute.

As it's been said, motherhood is a mission field, and though I've only seen this little one as a black and white picture on a screen, already he is teaching me many lessons.

The Fall: Sin is horrendous. It scars the world and twists what was meant to be good. After the fifth time in a day, vomiting into the toilet, my body shouted what my heart is often numb to... sin is horrible, and this broken world needs redemption.

Sovereign Grace: "You must be born again," Jesus said. Well, I know for sure that this little baby who is growing inside isn't in charge of the intricate, complicated process of development he's undergoing now, and (hate to say it) he won't be the primary actor in the process of birth either. He's helpless. Totally dependent. And God creates life and new life as a gift of sovereign grace.

Oh, Sweet Baby

Oh, sweet baby, we don't know your name, or if you're a he or she, but already we love you. We pray that God will keep you growing strong and healthy and let us meet you at just the right time. And even more, we pray He will give you a heart that loves Jesus and follows Him all the days of your life.

The G.O.S.P.E.L.

In powerful form:

Ruth and the Redeemer

This is such an uplifting message about Ruth, by Alistair Begg at the Together For the Gospel Conference.

Good for someone needing a fresh gift of hope.

Why We Love Fairy Tales

This is such an exceptionally insightful excerpt from Tim Keller. Why does the human heart leap into a good story, even though we know it's totally fictional? What is the most ultimate and essential happy ending imaginable?



Hearing that made me salivate to write again. Maybe someday.

HT: Justin Taylor

Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones

It has been asserted that Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones was the greatest preacher of the 20th century.

Certain of his sermons are available for free at this website. (He has a very charming accent, in my opinion.)

I greatly appreciate his clarity of thought and careful attention to the Word.