When a crack becomes a chasm: Dave Almack says, “In years past, family disagreements often resulted in an uneasy detente and shallow conversations at gathering times. Today, in more and more cases, these disconnects have turned into outright hostility and accusations of wrongdoing by parents who have diligently tried to raise their kids to love and honor the Lord. It is a painful and almost unbearable experience to endure and far more common than many might know.”
Alysa Liu inspired an exhausted world: Brianna Lambert begins, "Last week, one of the most memorable moments of the Olympics occurred as twenty-year-old, Alysa Liu, became the first gold medal winner in figure skating for the United States after a lengthy twenty-four years. While the return of the women’s figure skating gold was exciting, the greater story landed on Alysa’s personal return to the sport after a two-year hiatus. After competing for years in ice skating, sixteen-year-old Liu had become exhausted and burnt out. She stepped completely away from the sport and all its schedules and restrictions."
The secret place and the storm: Christopher Cook begins, “We are living in an age where fear is no longer occasional but ambient, where our nervous systems are overstimulated, our minds exhausted, and our spirits are frayed. That’s precisely why I don’t believe it is an exaggeration to say that we are living in arguably the most anxious and emotionally overstimulated generation in recorded Western history.”
Realistic expectations following your spouse’s infidelity: Brad Hambrick says, “You can expect yourself to be all over the place. Angry at the sin. Hurt by the betrayal. Sometimes eager to forgive so you can move on. Sad for your loss. Overwhelmed to the point of being nauseous. Ready to divorce. Yearning for when things were good. Fearful that your whole marriage has been a lie.”
Follow your emotions and you’ll find your idols: Alasdair Groves says, “One of the most powerful ways we can take up arms against the idols that vie to rule over each of us is to seek the Spirit’s help in engaging our emotions. Our emotions are like a map showing our deepest desires. Follow your emotions, and you will learn a great deal about what you truly worship, for “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:21).”
SNL host’s hilarious bobsledding review: "I was not prepared for the level of terror of this bobsled," Jost said. "I swear to God, I thought I was going to die."
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