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Have you ever struggled talking to children about grief and loss? Stephanie Jackson helps parents, aunts, uncles, mentors and the like think through these difficult conversations in this thoughtful article. http://intersectproject.org/faith-and-culture/how-talk-kids-about-grief-loss/

This past Sunday I mentioned some books that connect to the big themes of the book of 1 John.  These could be good fuel for your takeaway from 1 John! Enjoy! Larry Related to the idea that “God is light” (1 Jn. 1.5): The Holiness of God by RC Sproul Related to the idea that “God is love” (4.8, 16) Love Beyond Reason by John Ortberg Related to the “truth test” about knowing the Jesus