Carolyn McCulley shares her thoughts on a Washington Post article regarding recent findings that, while it is good for women to talk about their problems and feelings, there comes a point when some kind of action must be taken. Too much talking isn’t helpful and eventually only makes us feel worse about our problems. Ain’t it the truth? When they compare women’s habits of talking to men’s, they find that men feel better about their lives and relationships because they talk about their problems less. To quote the Post article, “A girlfriend will feel hurt if she finds out you had a problem and didn’t share it. A guy will say, ‘Good, you took care of it.’ ” I can share something with Karl, just wanting to talk, and he will always, ALWAYS think of a solution. Guys just aren’t wired to wallow too long. They want to fix. Praise God!!

Carolyn takes it a step further to apply it to Christian women and their relationships. She writes, “I am grateful for my friends who listen to me as I sort out my emotions. But my gratitude grows when they remind me of gospel truth in the midst of my circumstances–when they remind me of who God is, when they gently point out sins I may be blind to, and when they offer help for my weaknesses.” Read the rest of her post, When Talking Doesn’t Help.

My kids have really enjoyed reading a children’s version of Pilgrim’s Progress. Alicia has found a free download for a Pilgrim’s Progress game. Just print it out on cardstock, assemble, and play! The game incorporates scripture memory and learning about our spiritual armor. The winner is the first player to reach the Celestial City with all of his pieces of armor.

How well do you understand the biblical and historical doctrine of the Trinity?

Want to kill sin in your life? Pulpit Magazine is beginning a series from Dr. John MacArthur this week on that very topic. We are so very deceived by how good we think we are. So, the first step we must take is examining our hearts and being honest about what we see there. One way, and this is just me talking here, we can examine our hearts is by paying attention to what comes out of our mouths. Especially when we’re with those we are most comfortable.

And speaking of holiness, Tim is hosting Reading the Classics Together. I think it starts on Thursday. The book he has chosen is Holiness by J.C. Ryle. Here is the edition he will be reading. Are you planning to join the discussion?