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Articles From Around The Web
1. Matthew D. Kim: Addressing Racism in Light of the Image of God
“As pastors and preachers, we must not ourselves, and we must not let our congregations, be content to pat our backs because we are not actively part of the problem. We must be proactive in fighting the sin of racism against all people of all skin colors and races, thereby celebrating the image of God in all people.”
2. Anne Kerhoulas: Finding Home, Finding Rest
“Knowing our identity as spiritual immigrants doesn’t mean that we never find rest in this life. Rather, our good Savior gives us the rest we need to keep walking toward him and our ultimate home in his presence.”
3. Micah Colbert: Holy Ambitions: The Two Aims of Hudson Taylor’s Life
“Conformity to Christ and usefulness for Christ. These desires were far more than pious but hollow sentiments. They were the life-long holy ambitions that shaped everything about Taylor’s life and ministry.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Crossway Podcast: Faith, Family, and the Creative Life (Ruth Chou Simons)
“In this episode, Ruth Chou Simons discusses her life as an artist. She digs into what makes her tick, including her passion for creating beautiful pieces of art that reflect the beauty of our Creator, shares her journey from doing watercolor paintings in her kitchen to starting GraceLaced Co. and becoming well-known around the world for her artwork, and she shares what her day to day life looks like as an entrepreneur who also is a wife and a mother to six boys.”
2. The Gospel Coalition: 40 Days of Prayer Guide
The Gospel Coalition released a 40-Day Prayer Guide to share stories of God’s work around the globe. It’s a free 45-page devotional detailing the vital importance of corporate, prevailing, intercessory prayer for cities, nations, and the body of Christ.
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book Reviews: Theology is for Preaching edited by Chase R. Kuhn & Paul Grimmond, Seekers by C. S. Fritz, and Moth by C. S. Fritz. Our TGIF playlist is available on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. David J. Schuman: Four Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day
“One day God will bring all creation to its proper glory, and there, God’s people will dwell with him forever.”
2. Aaron Lee: The Love of Christ Compels Us: A Book Review of “Becoming All Things” by Michelle Ami Reyes
“The Bible says that our different ethnic backgrounds are a beautiful display of his glory and an avenue to share the Good News. We can become all things for the advancement of the kingdom.”
3. Tiffany Kwan: How Jesus Understands Asian American Suffering
“Let these atrocities remind us of how much this world does need Jesus. Let them remind us of who he is.”
4. Daniel K. Eng: Should Asian Americans Follow their Desires?
“When everyone is looking up together, the church recognizes that its mission is bigger than personal fulfillment.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for April 9, 2021
Post-Pandemic, Will China’s Church Be Changed Forever? / The Church Has Always Been Multiethnic / Escape the World’s Infatuation with Sex
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