One of the many blog’s I try to follow is Pulpit Magazine, a publication from the ministry of John MacArthur and Grace Community Church. The reason I like this resource is because of its many excellent articles on theology and life.
For example, on the topic of prayer the magazine recently ran a four-part series on If God is Sovereign, Why Pray? (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4) In my conversations with people, this is one of the most common questions that come up (and it is a good, practical question too).
Another recent example comes from Tom Patton, an associate pastor at Grace Community Church, and his article The Emptiness of the American Dream…
Sadly, the unbeliever attempts the whole of his life to quench the unquenchable with something other than God. So he pursues fame, money, power, wealth, fitness, work, wisdom, education, love, or any other created thing that can perhaps quiet the desperate cry of his empty soul. But none of the things he finds—whether politics or popularity or creativity or anything else this world offers—can ever answer the call of his heart. He can pursue happiness, but he will never find it. As soon as he acquires one desire it turns into dust; as does the next, and the next after that, until life finally ends in disappointment.
This is the cotton candy fate of the American Dream that befalls all who embrace the cult of celebrity. From a distance it looks so appealing—a big and beautiful ball of glistening spun sugar. But those who finally get it, and taste it, find that it isn’t very filling. Sure, it is sweet for a moment. But it doesn’t bring lasting happiness. After a quick melt in the mouth it is gone forever . . . then what?…
What a great quote to share with a non-Christian or a Christian enamored by the world.
If you are looking for a blog that gives good theological content and attempts to intersect it with your daily life, this is a good one to explore and keep up with.
Deus Tecum 