Mark Loughridge’s post for Gentle Reformation on The Myth of Self-Esteem wonderfully demonstrates the serious damage that teachings on self-esteem have inflicted on people. For decades, I’ve tried to warn people against this popular idea; it’s encouraging to see more Christians waking up to its dangers.

What does it mean that we’re made in the image of God? I don’t really know. But I appreciate Allen Nelson IV for writing about the Implications of the Imago Dei for Things Above Us.

Once again, Leslie A writes a convicting post in Growing 4 Life. Who Me? I’d Never Hold a Grudge… confronts the growing tendency — even among Christians — to be easily offended. You may squirm a bit as you read Leslie’s words, but I strongly encourage you to read them anyway. This is an area we all need to ponder.

We’ve all heard and read wonderful teachings on how people abuse Matthew 7:1, as well as how to correctly understand that verse. But in Judge Not? Robin Self of A Worthy Walk looks at various reasons that people misuse that verse. Her insight isn’t to be missed.

For a splendid example of church history deepening our understanding of theology, read Scott Hubbard’s Desiring God article, Calvinism in One Point. It reminds us how — and why — the TULIP anachronism developed. Even better, it cultivates our assurance that God indeed saves His elect.

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