Credo’s Cache

Each week we will be highlighting important resources. Check back each Friday to see what we have dug up for you. From this week’s cache:

1. Thinking About Thinking about Rap – Unexpected Thoughts over Thanksgiving: By Albert Mohler – Mohler notes: “The good, the beautiful, and the true are to be combined to the greatest extent possible in every Christian endeavor, rap included. I have no idea how to evaluate any given rap musical expression, but rappers know. I do know how to evaluate the words, and when the words are saturated with the Gospel and biblical truth that is a wonderful thing.”

2. Seven Thoughts on Pastors Writing Books: By Kevin DeYoung – DeYoung notes: “And one last thought for my fellow authors: let’s err on the side of under-promotion. I get it. I know we want our message to get out there. I know a certain amount of promotion is unavoidable (hey, I made two videos for my last book). But don’t pressure your friends to do you favors.”

3. 5 Reasons to Open Your Blinds: By Andrew Lisi – Lisi notes: “Who’d have thought having our blinds and windows open would have such an impact? This is just a small way we as the family of God can start to be missional in our own communities. This is a seemingly insignificant way for you to open up your life to your neighbors so that you can build friendships and share the gospel with them.”

4. Prepare Now for Your Pain: By Bryan DeWire – DeWire says: “Suffering has a way of pressing us to go deeper with God. It’s sadly not the case for all, but many have testified that their embrace of God’s sovereignty and goodness was catalyzed during a season of profound suffering.”

5. What Will You Say to Jesus?: By Jonathan Parnell – Parnell notes: “One day we will stand before Jesus. If we could see through the clutter of our lives now, if we could envision that day when everything is said and done, it’s clear that the enduring mission in and under and beyond every detail of our lives should be about pleasing him. What does he think? What will he say?”

Matt Manry is the Director of Discipleship at Life Bible Church in Canton, Georgia. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Religion at Reformed Theological Seminary and a Masters of Arts in Christian and Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly at gospelglory.net.