Tips for writing

In writing, don’t use adjectives which merely tell us how you want us to feel about the things you are describing. I mean, instead of telling us the thing is “terrible,” describe it so that we’ll be terrified. Don’t say it was “delightful”; make us say “delightful” when we’ve read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers “Please, will you do my job for me.”

I particularly like the point made above. I hope I can learn from the tips provided in the post.

Don’t provoke your children

To “provoke . . . to anger” suggests a repeated, ongoing pattern of treatment that gradually builds up a deep–seated anger and resentment that boils over in outward hostility.

I don’t have children, but I find this good to keep in my heart when the day comes I do have a family. I also think parts of these advice can be applied to our other family members, friends, and those we know.

Super Mario in JavaScript

This is exposing the geek in me, but it never ceases to amaze me how much can be done in JavaScript. Whether you think it’s geeky or not, God is amazing that he would create things out of just 0’s and 1’s.

Gospel Counterfeits

Biblicism. “I know my Bible inside and out, but I do not let it master me. I have reduced the gospel to a mastery of biblical content and theology, so I am intolerant and critical of those with lesser knowledge.”

Which one do you struggle with? I struggle with biblicalism. I pray that God will strike my heart and humble me to understand that everything comes from Him alone.

Knowing Christ

Notice that those are not advanced skills for second-level Christians. They are the most elementary issues of the Christian life. That underscores the truth that intimacy with Christ is not some sort of mystical secret. It is the whole point of our life in Christ. Indeed, it is the chief end for which we were created: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

Knowing Christ is something so elementary to our faith, yet time and again we fail and struggle to do it. Thank God for his steadfast mercy that falls upon us.

God’s expression through us

After all, the psalmist tells us, God has given gifts of all kinds to all kinds of people, even those who are in rebellion against Him, with the idea that He might express Himself through those gifts, as they are brought to bear on the task of creating culture.

Do you recognize the author of your gifts and the purpose in which they serve in glorifying our maker?