i recommend

Stay tuned for more of my recommendations of books, articles, music, and the other random things I'll come across!

Life

• From The Gospel Coalition Thirty-three Things
• Check this post out!  It has a plethora of links to articles that cater to whatever your heart desires.  I couldn't pick even three, so I wanted to share the whole post with you.  Besides the obvious first link to a JI Packer article on Scripture, be sure to check out Numero 14 (Why Disco Happened) and Number 15 if you're perplexed by buttermilk-- Jonathan, Peter, Kelley, Carleigh, Macy...)
• From Her.meneutics How God Can Use Your Anxiety For Good
• If you've ever struggled with anxiety or have a friend who has, definitely give this a read.  I didn't write this but it definitely makes me think and challenges how the Church tends to approach anxiety or depression.  
• From The Atlantic Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?
• Just read it. It's long, but at least skim it!
• From The Atlantic 53% of College Grads are Jobless or Unemployed; How?
• From The Gospel Coaltion 10 Things Young Singles in Relationships Should Know
• If you are a believer in a romantic relationship, read this. It's challenging and encouraging! WIS-DOM.
• From The Resurgence Guard Your Heart

Spiritual Leadership 

• From Desiring God Ministries-- Workloads, Busyness, and Time-Hoarding
• From The Gospel Coalition Expanding the Small Group 
• This really challenges the way Christian circles typically view the "small group."  Small groups are designed to keep expanding so that even more little small groups can develop! We   are not called to be in little little circles.  Remember, the point of having a community is to invite outsiders in!  Expanding the Kingdom should be of utmost importance.  The writer is correct in saying that this sort of small group does demand more outside intentionality and accountability of believers, perhaps on a different night than the night of small group.  The question is-- How attached are we to our own ideals and expectations for small groups?

Tunes

• Keane just came out with a new album Strangeland.  The piano kills me!! You are Young
• John Mayer's new album Born and Raised! Yes yes yes!
• Ray LaMontagne- Can I Stay, Gone Away From Me
• Indelible Grace