Thank God it’s Friday
This is excerpted from my TGIF column at SOLA Network.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Kathleen Nielson: Honor Your (Elderly) Parents: How Adult Children ‘Make Some Return’
“This is not martyrdom, this call to care for the elderly. It is God’s command, and we get to please him by obeying.”
2. T. D. Alexander: Zion, the City of God
“Zion serves as a powerful biblical symbol of hope and restoration, anchoring God’s ultimate plan for a renewed creation.”
3. Ken Shigematsu: An Invitation Written in the Stars
“In the story of the Magi, it is revealed that we are not the greatest seekers—God is.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Austin Huang: Is Sharing the Gospel on Social Media Still Worth It?
“In the end, the question isn’t whether it’s worth it to share the gospel on social media—it’s how could we not? We have this incredible message of hope and salvation, and social media gives us the chance to share it with the world. So, grab your phone and start sharing. You never know whose life might be changed because of it.”
2. Sam Koo: Top Ten 9Marks Podcast Episodes from 2024
Out of 130 podcasts released this year, here are Sam Koo’s favorites.
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Biblical Peacemaking: A Book Review of Changing Normal
“How can Chinese Christians make reconciliation a reality? In Changing Normal, Jolene Kinser helps Chinese Christians overcome cultural barriers to pursuing peace in relationships.”
2. SOLA Network: Starting the New Year by Looking Back
“Looking back on this year, we are nothing but grateful for the ways God has ministered to us and our readership. Thank you for the support and encouragement, and we are looking forward to what God has in store in the new year!”
3. Daniel K. Eng: Five Myths about the Great Commission
“The command is for every follower of the King, and we can be involved in different aspects: evangelism, baptism, teaching, sending, and reminding. The Great Commission is a worldwide movement, and it starts at home.”
4. TGIF: Roundup for December 27, 2024
Christmas Imagination or Carnal Ignorance? / Christmas Used to Be Perfect (Then I Grew Up) / Famous for His Grace: How Christmas Makes Us Family / Why A Charlie Brown Christmas Still Resonates / Improvisation is Key to Cultural Engagement
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