SOLA Conference 2020 is March 27-28 at Evergreen SGV, and the first 350 individuals to register will automatically be entered to win Airpod Pros! Our theme is “Reconciled” and our plenary speakers are Kim Kira, Watson Jones III, and Owen Lee. We are sharing our seminar speaker lineup on Instagram and Facebook, so follow us on those accounts.
The death of Kobe Bryant dominated this week’s news headlines. Hannah Chao wrote how he was great at connecting us all in her newsletter, and Chris Li wrote on our website: Why Are People Grieving the Death of Kobe Bryant? How Can We Help Those Who Are?
We released two new episodes of our podcast with Hannah Chao and Pastor Hanley Liu. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Overcast, and Spotify. Send me questions or conversation topics via Twitter or Instagram. Also, our January newsletter is scheduled to be sent this evening. Subscribe to stay connected with us.
Articles From Around The Web
1. John C. Richards, Jr.: Kobe Bryant: Reflections on Fatherhood, Passion, and Immortality
A sobering look at the legacy of Kobe Bryant and what it means for believers. While his public sins are a part of his story, it is right to grieve the loss of life.
2. Eugene Park: The “Parasite” in Each of Us
Desire, comparison, and depravity are displayed in this Oscar-winning film. For further reading, see Hannah Chao’s “Who Would Want to be Poor? Inspired by ‘Parasite.’”
3. Joe Carter: Why Christians Support Abortion (And How We Can Change That)
Christians must be unapologetically pro-life. Here is an article that challenges us to think critically and speak convincingly on the issue.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. SOLA Network Podcast episode 5: 2020 Resolutions with Hannah Chao
We talk about the recent TGC announcement concerning their new president, Hannah’s 2020 resolutions, writing with honesty and writing without distraction, SOLA Conference 2020, and what God has been teaching us this month. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Podcasts.
2. SOLA Network Podcast episode 6: Godly Gut Feelings with Pastor Hanley Liu
Pastor and SOLA Council member Hanley Liu and I discuss why we did not podcast together for a while, I critique Hanley, Hanley changes his preaching style, and why we may or may not attend SOLA Conference 2020. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Podcasts.
3. Aaron Lee: Book Reviews
This week I reviewed Everyday Prayer with John Calvin by Donald K. McKim, The Holy Trinity – In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship by Robert Letham, and Mercy for Today – A Daily Prayer from Psalm 51 by Jonathan Parnell.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Rocky Seto: How Can We View Our Career in Light of Who We Are in Christ?
“Wherever you’re called, the King Jesus himself has specifically placed you there, and know that it’s exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
2. Chris Li: Why Are People Grieving the Death of Kobe Bryant? How Can We Help Those Who Are?
“You may not be familiar with the person who passed, feel indifferent towards them or not like them at all, but we are called to love those around us. So how can we do it well?”
3. Ben Shin: The Asian American Guide to Premarital Counseling: Part 1 — SOLA
“Simply put, the biggest difference in counseling an Asian American couple in premarital counseling boils down to issues related to family relationships, especially in regards to parents and in-laws.”
4. SOLA Network: Asian Americans who are Presidents of Major Evangelical Organizations
“Not only have Asian Americans become more v
isible within the evangelical community, but they have begun to assume top leadership roles in major evangelical organizations and movements.”
5. Jay Kim: Sticking with Community in a “Gotta Go” World
“The unlikely collection we call Christian community is commanded, throughout the New Testament, to do all sorts of uncomfortable and, yes, inefficient things.”
6. TGIF: Roundup for January 24, 2020
In case you missed it: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of TGC’s New President, How Not to Envy Your Neighbor’s Competence, and How Does the Gospel Answer What the Buddhist Truly Longs For?
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