• Fight Sin with One Word. Paul Tripp writes “Your marriage is shaped by your commitment to say no. Your parenting is shaped by your willingness to say no. Your friendships are shaped by how often you say no. Your friendships and fellowship in the body of Christ are determined by your discipline in saying no.”
• What True Humility Is and Is Not. Gavin Ortlund addresses this question in this short video.
• The Sexual Revolution and the Radical Redefinition of Feminism — A Conversation with Mary Harrington. On this episode of the Thinking in Public podcast, Albert Mohler speaks with editor for the online editorial UnHerd, Mary Harrington. They discuss her latest book, Feminism Against Progress.

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• Overcoming Spiritual Laziness. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper considers spiritual laziness and how to overcome it.
• Joy’s Triumph Over Spiritual Sloth. On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question “Does Jonathan Edwards see a connection between zeal and delight in God? Do you? Do you see a connection between zeal to live with all our might for the glory of God and the Christian Hedonist’s passion to maximize his joy in God?”
• What is the Relationship Between the Old and New Testament? Mitchell Chase addresses this question on this episode of Honest Answers.
• How Can I Love, Honor, and Witness to My Non-Christian Parents? What should you do if you’re a Christian but your parents are not? On this episode of the Ask Ligonier podcast, Stephen Nichols offers biblical advice to help us honor our parents as we bear witness to the gospel.
• Who Causes Suffering – God Or Satan? Who is responsible for our suffering? Is Satan solely to blame, and God just allows hardship? Or is our loving Heavenly Father responsible for causing the pain we experience? Paul Tripp answers on this episode of Ask Paul Tripp.
• Do Christian Hedonists Deny Self-Denial? On this episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper responds to the question “How does self-denial fit with Christian Hedonism, the endless pursuit of our greatest happiness?”
• What Should I Do If I’m Angry at God? On this episode of the Ask Ligonier podcast, Michael Reeves reminds us to place our trust in our good and sovereign Lord when life seems out of our control.

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• It’s true, Jesus was a friend of sinners, but because he was a true friend, he called those friends to repent and believe. Burk Parsons
• God has clearly revealed that He willhear the prayer of those who call upon Him, and that declaration cannot be contradicted. He has spoken so firmly, so truthfully, so righteously that there can be no room for doubt.  Charles Spurgeon
• Sola Scriptura is the guardian against the binding of consciences by the traditions of man. It is the protector of Christian liberty. Burk Parsons
• There is not one piece of cosmic dust that is outside the scope of God’s sovereign providence. R.C. Sproul
• Nothing can ever break the bond of love between God and those who are in his Son. Charles Spurgeon
• Every treasure on this earth says, “Give your life to purchase me.” Jesus says “I’m the one treasure who died to purchase you. Tim Keller
• Cheer up now, you faint-hearted warrior. Not only has Christ traveled the road, but He has defeated your enemies. Whatever foes may be before the Christian, they are all overcome. Charles Spurgeon
• Call yourself a Christian, and the world ignores you. But gather for worship every week with children and the elderly, the rich and the poor, and sing to one who was homeless, despised, denied, and betrayed, pray to an invisible God, give your money for the sake of foreign peoples whom you’ve never met… and the world thinks you’re a crazy, radical fool. Burk Parsons
• It is one thing to believe in God; it is quite another to believe God. R.C. Sproul