Queen of Sciences
Learn a little theology at iTunes U. (Tim Irvin)
Top Five Books
Nancy Guthrie, author of Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow, which I’ll be reviewing shortly, gives us a list of top Christian books on suffering and loss. (Christianity Today)
My list of top 5 books would be a little different. There’s no way I’d have C. S. Lewis’ A Grief Observed on my list, although I’ve heard that many people find it helpful. Me? I wanted to throw it against the wall because I felt there was no hope in its pages. I’ve had other people tell me that they felt the same way when they read it.
I’m mentioning this because if you’re looking for books for a grieving friend, you’ll want to use a little wisdom when giving (or suggesting) this one. It could be just the right thing for exactly the reason that Nancy Guthrie gives: It might help someone feel less alone in their despair. But then again, it might not. The last thing you want to do is make someone who is grieving see things more darkly than they already do.
I’d second her suggestion of the books by John Piper and Joni Eareckson Tada. Both are strong on God’s sovereignty over our losses, and that, really, is where all our hope in suffering lies.
I haven’t read the other two on her list. I did find The Bend in the Road by David Jeremiah, mentioned by one of the commenters, to be quite helpful. I’d also recommend Faith, Tried and Triumphant by Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
For a Variety of Reasons
Why do people embrace error? (Against Heresies)
Not As Boring As One Might Think
Here’s a whole blog devoted to photos of cat ladders.
Because It Looks Good
Why are new watches set to 10:10? (mental_floss Blog)