Christopher Ash has written a book called Zeal Without Burnout. His rationale: My reason for writing Zeal without Burnout was to help us discern the difference between sacrifice and foolish heroism, and so to guard against needless burnout. Until God takes us home to be with Jesus, we are to offer ourselves as those who …

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Book Grocer is some sort of remainder line bookshop at our local shopping center. I didn’t intent to pick up this Tintin oversized hardcover with card stock pages. But it’s so beautiful. And, like pretty much everything else in the store, only ten dollars. (The ruler alongside is for scale.)

Insightful introduction to the writing of Marilynne Robinson by Peter Adam at the Gospel Coalition Australia. I’ve read Gilead and am currently winding my way through Home. This observation of Adam’s stood out: Because of the place and time in which they live, their lives could be described as quiet, but the narratives are sustained …

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