Tuesday's Catch: 'What Does the Bible Say About Domestic Abuse?' And More

What Does the Bible Say About Domestic Abuse?

What exactly is domestic abuse and who encounters it?

Governors of 15 states opt out of summer food program for children
Governors of 15 U.S. states are putting politics ahead of the needs of hungry children by opting out of a new federal food assistance program that launches this year, critics say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the remaining 35 states, four Native American tribes and all five U.S. territories have signed up for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which will provide low-income families $40 a month for each child.

Is my church a cult (or cultish)? 500 words
Clint Archer identifies 5 characteristics of cultic groups.

Creating the Habit of Inviting in Your Church
One of the most powerful things that happens in the life of a believer or church-goer is when they invite someone to church, that person actually comes, and they have their life changed. You know personal invitations are powerful. And chances are, you've preached or passionately pleaded with your people to invite others to church. So why don't you hear these types of stories more often?

4 Clues for Inviting Others to Church Effectively
Lewis Center Director Doug Powe says many people just don’t like inviting other people to church, in part because faith is so personal and in part because they fear rejection. He provides four clues for inviting in a way that is genuine, specific, honest, and expectant.

Also see: An Opportunity for an Invitation; Evangelism Today Requires New Wineskins; and Time to Invite

Jesus Christ is under attack In a recent editorial for Baptist Press, professors Malcolm Yarnell and Steve McKinion presented a candid assessment of the theological landscape within their midst: “We believe the greatest challenge facing Southern Baptists today comes not from confusion over church offices but from teachers who distort the entire and equal divinity of Jesus Christ.”

VOICES: 10 guidelines to repair relationships
In a world increasingly characterized by what Jesus described at the end of the age, people “offended, betraying and hating” (Matt.24:10), how we need to pay particular attention to doing good by nurturing healthy relationships and repairing broken ones.

Don’t Underestimate Generational Changes—and the Need for Cultural Apologetics
The root of our generational and cultural divide is the belief that the universe is a blank canvas on which to paint our own meanings and craft our own identities.