SOLA Conference 2020 is only 1 month away! See you on March 27-28 at Evergreen SVG. Our conference theme is “Reconciled” and our plenary speakers are Kim Kira, Watson Jones III, and Owen Lee. If you haven’t already — register today!
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Articles From Around The Web
1. Kevin DeYoung: 7 Questions to Ask in Evaluating Online Pundits
In our social media-saturated society, it is good to have discernment when interacting online. This article was also updated to include “7 Diagnostic Questions for My Writing Life” (drafted by Samuel James).
2. Heidi Tai: The Magic of Simplicity
Heidi Tai remembers a technology-free childhood and desires to recapture the wonder of God’s world. She was a recent guest on our SOLA Network Podcast.
3. Sam Kim: Why the Current Loneliness Epidemic Is a Historical Gospel Opportunity
Writing with the Trinity in mind, Rev. Dr. Sam D. Kim challenges the church to use our time wisely by investing in community. He is the Co-Founder of 180 Church NYC.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. H.B. Charles Jr.: Can I Listen to Sermons Every Day Instead of Studying God’s Word?
“Listening to sermons and podcasts should supplement our reading of Scripture, not replace it. From one of our Ask Ligonier events, H.B. Charles Jr. instructs all Christians, no matter how knowledgeable we are, to prioritize time in God’s Word.”
2. Aaron Lee: Thank God It’s Friday Spotify Playlist
Featuring Jimmy Needham, Shane & Shane, CityAlight, and more.
3. Aaron Lee: Book Reviews
Run to Win by Tim Challies, Devoted — Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies, A Little Book for New Preachers by Matthew D. Kim, Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes by Jackson W., Piercing Heaven by Robert Elmer, and Handle With Care by Lore Ferguson Wilbert.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Patreeya Thorn: Don’t Live Life from the Bleachers
“A few nights ago, I woke up, and before falling back asleep, a thought popped into my head that I couldn’t shake: My life is being shaped by the choices of others. I’m being controlled by the crowds.”
2. John Cha and Hannah Chao: 1 Vision, 2 Households, 1 Family: An Interview with Pastor John Cha on his Interdependent Church
“What would it look like for an immigrant church and a second-generation church to exist side-by-side as equal partners? Although this might sound like a pipe dream, it’s a reality for Open Door Presbyterian Church in Herndon, Virginia.”
3. SOLA Network: Asian American Ministry Pioneers
“Through their insightful work, they put language to what was happening within local Asian American bodies and helped catalyze a generation towards Christ. Here are five early pioneers who helped frame discussion on ministry to Asian-Americans.”
4. Richard Lee and Abe Cho: Assimilation, Burnout, and Saying No to Tim Keller: An Interview with Abe Cho, Pastor of Redeemer East Side
“Would you turn down a chance to work with Tim Keller? For many pastors, working with the founding and senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City would be a dream job. But not for Abraham Cho. When he first was asked to consider joining the staff, he turned it down. But a year later, when a similar opportunity presented itself, Cho joined Redeemer as an assistant pastor and moved his family to the city.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for February 21, 2020
In case you missed it: No Social-Media Algorithm Rewards Grace; The power of promise keeping in a ‘maybe’ world: Reflections from 1917; and Marriage, Ministry, and My Biggest Mistakes.
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