Thank God it’s Friday
This is excerpted from my TGIF column at SOLA Network.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Esther Liu: The Beauty of “I’m Trying”
“I am slowly learning about the heart of God, that he is pleased to accept in Christ that which is sincere, even if it is very imperfect.”
“+ other life lessons learned from the Michaels who drew me out of my hiatus.”
3. Chris Tachick: Does God Speak My Language? The Pioneering Legacy of Cam Townsend
“Cam Townsend was a visionary pioneer, decades ahead of his time.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Faith Chang: Is Perfectionism Stealing Your Peace?
Struggling with perfectionism and anxiety in your relationship with God? The peace God offers can feel elusive. Join Faith Chang and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on the Family Life Today Podcast for a discussion on how to recognize perfectionism, its spiritual impact, and how to move towards God’s peace and freedom.
2. Geoff Chang: New Insights into the Formative Influence of Spurgeon’s Early Years
This article draws on lesser-known primary sources to argue for the formative influence of C. H. Spurgeon’s early years on his future ministry. First, it examines John Spurgeon’s time in Raleigh, which explains why Spurgeon spent the first five years of his life with his grandfather, a relationship that shaped his view of ministry and the church. Second, it reflects on the ministry of T. W. Davids, pastor of the Congregational church in Colchester, and his influence on young Spurgeon. Third, it summarizes new insights from Spurgeon’s earliest preaching notebooks.
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book Review: J. I. Packer: His Life and Thought by Alister McGrath. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Aaron Lee: Christ is King: A Book Review of “Now and Not Yet” by Ruth Chou Simons
How can you balance longing for the future with living in the present? In Now and Not Yet, Ruth Chou Simons explains how we can press into Christ when we are waiting, wanting, and restless for more.
2. Ben Chow: Do I Share The Gospel Now?
“Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). This verse is often quoted to encourage Christians to share the gospel. I would say, however, that it is much more difficult to pray for months and maybe years for God to work in a person’s heart than it is to mention the gospel once and be done with it.
3. Christine Song: Unchanging Truths Amid Changing Twenties
As I learn to become an independent person in these next few years, there is no guarantee that aspects of my life, from career and community to family and relationships, will unravel in any way I wish or expect. But there is one thing I can expect: I will grow in trusting God as I continue to learn how He always has my best interest at hand.
4. TGIF: Roundup for July 5, 2024
From Data to Discernment: Why AI Can’t Replace Cultivating of Wisdom / A Father’s 5-to-9: The Holy Ambition of Godly Dads / The Biblical Language of Missions / Learning to Love the Local Church: Connection / Bible-Teaching Strategies from Women Leaders
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