This week we continued our new Parenting series with Connie Leung Nelson on what it means to parent for “success,” Tony Lin explained the complexity of confessing sin in Asian churches, and I found from Proverbs 3 two reasons to trust the Lord.
We’re writing a book! We believe it is time for SOLA Network to put in writing thoughts that would help the emerging generation of Asian American leaders and churches. Our book will launch at the 2024 Asian American Leadership Conference. Registration for the conference is open.
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Enter our giveaway! Thanks to Christian Focus Publishers for providing, in partnership with @diveindigdeep, SOLA Network, and FCBC Walnut. 1 winner will receive a physical copy of this outstanding book.
What does the Christian faith have to say about being fulfilled in life? In A Call to Contentment, David Kaywood writes on pursuing godly satisfaction in a restless world. Read my review.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Bobby Scott: Temptations Common to Marriage
“If you and your spouse love Christ, your marriage can survive and thrive. So, for the purpose of thriving in your covenant, I’ll share three common challenges that all marriages between sinners face, holding up Christ as the only reliable solution for each.”
2. Kathryn Butler: Writer, Treat Your Words as Offerings
When viewed through the lens of offering, solitary hours spent clacking away on a keyboard become vehicles not for our personal indulgence, nor for our acclaim, but for his glory.
3. Skyler Flowers: When Intergenerational Integration Feels Impossible
“It may take time for students to get used to having people their parents age or grandparents age in their youth space. But over time, these relationships will grow more natural through proximity. The key is that we have to create space for that proximity.”
Asian American Leadership Conference 2024: “Writing the Next Chapter.” April 23-24, 2024, Orange County, CA. Registration and more info can be found at aalc.network.
The vision of this conference is to equip Asian-American leaders with gospel centered, contextual resources that will empower men and women for local church ministry. Our conference strategy is to equip leaders, platform voices, and connect with one another for life-giving relationships.
The theme of our conference is “Writing the Next Chapter: Empowering Asian American Voices for Gospel Ministry”. The Asian American church today is at a unique inflection point with leaders in diverse stations across multiple generations. This conference will be an opportunity to learn from these voices for the sake of continued and future Gospel work together.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Zachary Lee: Dune: Part Two’s Reasonable Doubt
“The space-epic sequel questions religious fanaticism and the pursuit of power.”
2. ACBC Podcast: Everyday Communication for Spouses
“But at home, that’s not the time to go into a me-time or sort of the self-care mentality: It’s all about me. Because if you both do that, there’s going to be a lot of fleshly responses to one another. At home, we should be at our best, praying for God’s grace and loving each other the best, not the leftovers.”
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book Reviews: The Book of Joshua by Alabaster, God Speaks (Children’s Book) by Danielle Hitchen. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Our Books and Reviews page is your one-stop resource for all of your reading needs. It features Asian American authors and issues, recommendations, and interviews.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Tony Lin: Confessing Sin in Asian Churches
“Confession of sin is difficult to practice in all cultures because sin is so deceptive and blinding. But in Asian culture, and specifically those based upon a Confucian worldview, there can be added barriers stemming from ingrained values.”
2. Aaron Lee: He Will Make Your Paths Straight: Two Reasons to Trust the Lord
“In his wisdom and love, Jesus our Good Shepherd takes care of his sheep and makes sure not one of them is lost. He goes back and gets those who have wandered off. His sheep hear his voice, and they know him.”
3. Connie Leung Nelson: Parenting for “Success”: Remembering He who is Sovereign
“It’s a hard and scary truth to accept, that someone else determines the results of all our parenting efforts. But when we remember that it is our loving Father that has supreme control over all things, God’s ownership over all our parenting outcomes becomes a comfort and an assurance.”
4. TGIF: Roundup for March 1, 2024
How Spurgeon Got His Congregation / How AI Assists in Global Bible Translation / Faithful Participation in the Kingdom / Render West Coast with Steven Siu / The True Master of the Elements
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