This past week, I shared the following links on social media and I think they’re worth sharing here too:

Reptilian Brain Myth Is Still Alive and Kicking

This idea is popular in literature about trauma as well. Anytime you see polyvagal theory, you’re seeing something based on this. For example, in Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score.

Shiny Happy People: What the Duggar documentary tells us about post-Christian America

I watched this series last week. I think this sums up my thoughts on it as well.

Puppy love: in praise of pets

Hear, hear. We love our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — he’s the best dog ever.

When You Do Not Dare To Go Alone

Tim Challies shares a story which will help you in preparing for your last moment.

Darwin: Why Women Are Inferior

When “science” clashes with ideology.

FROM THE VAULT

Can Christian Couples Use IVF?

It’s a complicated issue and not all Christian ethicists agree with the absolute condemnation of IVF found with some pro-life activists.