Notable Voices – April 18, 2013

Fifteen Days in Rome: How the Pope Was Picked — Wall Street Journal

Last month’s election of a Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope was a surprise for many religious pundits. This article from the Wall Street Journal sheds light on the fascinating inner workings of the selection process as well as the true humility of Pope Francis.

 

George Beverly Shea, 1909-2013 — Ray Ortlund

We lost a legend when George Beverly Shea passed away earlier this week. Ray Ortlund provides a stirring tribute.

 

The Problem with “Mental Illness” — David Murray

There is much discussion about mental illness and the church in the wake of the recent death of Rick Warren’s son, Matthew. David shares some details on what mental illness is—and what it is not.

 

The Shadow of Secularization and the New Dawn of the Church — Micah Fries

Micha shares why encroaching secularization may, in fact, lead to the dawn of a new era for the church, an era in which the church may actually prosper and grow like it hasn’t in America for quite some time.

 

Four Suggestions for Parenting Sent Kids — Jason Dukes

Jason provides four suggestions for how our homes can become gospel environments where confession, reconciliation, restoration, and growth can reside.

 

Adoption: A Real Question Many Have — Jason Helopoulos

An adoption movement is stirring in the church in America. As it grows more prospective adoptive parents are asking “Will I love these children as ‘my own?’”