Gospel Blogs Part 3

The next blog I want to introduce is that of Tim Challies, a Canadian Christian writer who started blogging daily in October 2003. His site, www.challies.com is very useful to get a bird's eye view of what is going on in Christianity since he collates articles from all over the web, but that is also the problem. His material basically focuses on Canada and North America which might be of limited interest to most of you. A regular feature of his blog which I've always enjoyed is 'Reading Christian Classics Together', where he would summarize a chapter and invite comments and discussion on that chapter of a particularly useful book. Here is one. (With a group of others Challies also runs a site that reviews books called Discerning Reader. Have a look, especially at his review of The Shack)

But since his links to other articles are so useful, let me link to one that speaks of the biggest danger of reading too many blogs... 'Are you an internet busy body?'

"Internet busy-bodying is really just another form of laziness and escapism. The truth is, I will never perfectly steward my time and attention, but God does pay close and perfect attention. My heart is humbled by the struggle and eager to see redemption. By God's lavish grace, I can steward my time with wisdom enabled by the Holy Spirit. Knowing Jesus is true satisfaction for my curious heart." Trisha Wilkerson

Prayer
Father God, help us not to hide behind our computer screens but give us the courage to face the brokenness around us. As we do, give us hope that work for the renewal of all things to the glory of your name. Amen

Warm Regards
Kruger