For Father’s Day at my home church, FCBC Walnut, I wrote a new article on how I don’t need to fear for my children when they are in the arms of our heavenly Father. Don’t forget to view our SOLA Network Father’s Day collection on Dads and Fatherhood.
In case you missed it, last week we finished sharing our content from SOLA Conference 2021. This year’s conference theme was “Witness,” and we hoped to equip the local church to be a compelling witness despite our divisive and divided society and culture. All videos and transcripts are available to revisit for free on our website.
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Articles From Around The Web
1. Nightbirde: God is on the Bathroom Floor (H/T: Hannah Chao)
“I fear sometimes that when I die and meet with God, that He will say I disappointed Him, or offended Him, or failed Him. Maybe He’ll say I just never learned the lesson, or that I wasn’t grateful enough. But one thing I know for sure is this: He can never say that He did not know me.”
2. Tim Keller: Social Media, Identity, and the Church
“Could at least some Christians be known for their love on the internet? And could they take part in the rebuilding of new spaces of public discourse in which we can present our faith confidently and listen to our critics carefully and humbly–at the same time?”
3. Marshall Segal: A Marriage of Tragedy and Triumph — Hudson and Maria Taylor (1858-1870)
“A truly Christian marriage brings light and refreshment wherever it grows.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Christianity Today: Who Killed Mars Hill?
“Almost overnight, after 18 years of ministry, Mars Hill Church closed its doors. The first episode of our new podcast asks who’s to blame.”
2. Living Hope Community Church: Resurrecting
Steady verses with a super uplifting chorus, complete with excellent electric guitar tones, driving drums, and strong lead vocals and harmonies. I wish I could hear this one LIVE in the room and worship along!
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
FCBC Walnut Blog: You Shall be Sons and Daughters to Me: Frequently Forgotten Fathers and Our Forever Faithful Father God. Like our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Thomas Hwang: Spiritual Abuse: Why the Church Needs to Talk About this Problem
“Spiritual abuse takes place when spiritual leaders use their authority to harm people under the guise of spiritual goals.”
2. Joshua Lim: Summer Goodbyes: Encouragements for College Grads and Ministry Leaders
“God’s Kingdom is bigger than just my local church and God’s grace is impactful beyond just my local ministry.”
3. Daniel K. Eng: How Do I Know If Someone is “The One”?
“Marriage gives each of us an opportunity to reflect the committed, sacrificial love God has for his people.”
4. Tom Sugimura: Help for When Anxiety Keeps You Up at Night
“Our remembrance of God’s past faithfulness and confidence in his present character reminded us of his sovereignty even in the storm.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for June 18, 2021
American Christians Must Humbly Look to Global Church for Solutions to Decline / Graduate, Think About Your Purpose, Not Your Plan / Anti-Porn Is Not Enough
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General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.