We plan to have a political focus in our published articles this month. To start, editor Hannah Chao answered this question: Why do Christians differ politically?
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Articles From Around The Web
1. Courtney Reissig: How Should Christians Feel?
Writing for The Gospel Coalition, Courtney Reissig tells how a medical emergency entangled her emotions. As a Registered Nurse, and as my wife and I anticipate the birth of our second son, I share the sentiment that we must find our feelings in the Psalms.
2. Maria Baer: #Blessed: The Ministry of Instagram Inspiration
Morgan Harper Nichols and Ruth Chou Simons are highlighted by Maria Baer to show a different, spiritual side of Instagram. Here at SOLA Network, we hope our Instagram helps you point your gaze towards God.
3. John Lee: 2019 Reflections and 2020 Resolutions
SOLA Network contributor John Lee writes on his personal blog. I found it to be inspiring as I set my own goals for the new year.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. The Center for Biblical Studies: Interpreting the Book of Revelation
Andreas Köstenberger and Jimmy Roh host Tom Schreiner in this 15-minute podcast. They discuss interpreting the Book of Revelation and Schreiner’s contribution to the ESV Expository Commentary series.
2. Matt Merker: Modern Hymns You May Not Have Heard
Musician Matt Merker put together this Spotify playlist of lesser known modern hymns. Five of my suggestions made the list: Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call, Still My Soul Be Still, The Perfect Wisdom of Our God, My Heart is Filled With Thankfulness, and Psalm 62.
3. Aaron Lee: Book Reviews
This week I reviewed Basic Christianity by John Stott, We Are All Philosophers by John Frame, and Write Better by Andrew T. Le Peau.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Ryan Zhang: Hope for the Church in Hong Kong
“The churches in Hong Kong are facing an unprecedented test, and it is becoming harder to discern how they are called to be a blessing to the city. But it is in this unprecedented time that churches can stand up to point people to the Gospel.”
2. Daniel J. Lim: When Confucius Meets Jesus: The Good News for Confucian Societies
“The Gospel is, at its heart, a call to return to family, to come home to our Father, and to become relationally right with our Maker. In the Church, we form a new community and society where the harmony of Shalom dwells, in part now and in full when our Elder Brother returns. Perhaps highlighting these truths would be more understandable to those from Confucian societies.”
3. Hannah Chao: Why Do Christians Differ Politically?
“Say the words “Donald Trump” in the middle of a diverse church gathering, and you’ll probably feel the tension rising. One reason for the sharp disagreement among Bible-believing Christians about the state of our nation is our different philosophies on how Christians and the church should engage culture and politics.”
4. Heidi Tai: How #Candid are Your Candids, Really?
“Usually I skip YouTube ads, but this one got my attention. I had always thought that airbrushing was a tool used exclusively by models and celebrities, so I was surprised that I had been carefully profiled for an ad like this. Is this how everyone manages to look so perfect on social media these days? Are the faces and physiques of real people now also being curated by an online template? How #candid are your candids, really?”
5. TGIF: Roundup for January 3, 2020
In case you missed it, here are some headlines from last week: A Statement from Early Rain Covenant Church Regarding the Severe Sentencing of Pastor Wang Yi, Heidi Tai Q&A, and A New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Try to Be With It.
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