Consider this on Labor Day weekend: “Because of our deep desire to succeed and also because of our desperate desire to get our parents’ approval and to honor their sacrifices, we also work harder, even if it means we work too much.”
“But to the over-worker, the Gospel comes as refreshing, liberating good news. It tells us that it is okay to rest from our work. In fact, it is more than okay — it is good and blessed to rest from our work!” From Pastor Owen Lee of Christ Central Presbyterian Church, here are four reasons why we should rest from our work.
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Articles From Around The Web
1. Tom Sugimura: Examining the Dangers “Carnal” Christian
“Let us practice our position in Christ and demonstrate the fruit of a radically changed life.”
2. Sam Allberry: Your Physical Presence Is an Irreplaceable Gift
“It’s not that there’s no joy to be had in online, virtual, or distant relationships, but the joy we can get from them is limited. We need more.”
3. Griffin Gulledge: 7 Reasons It’s Hard to Find a Youth Minister
“Perhaps one of the most critical mission fields, especially in this cultural moment, is high school students on the edge of a cultural sea change.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Crossway: Real Faithfulness Is the Kind No One Sees
“Glenna Marshall talks about the life-changing practice of Scripture memory, the oft-given advice to give ourselves grace, and the importance of being transparent with other Christians when perseverance in the Christian life isn’t easy.”
2. DesiringGod: We Become Like the Videos We Behold
“For better or worse, we become what we behold. How should this truth affect our media consumption in the digital age?”
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book reviews: Abide in Christ by Andrew Murray (NavPress), The Glorious Pursuit by Gary Thomas (NavPress), and Never Settle by Greg Holder (NavPress). Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Patreeya Thorn: In Front of Your Eyes: A Small but Practical Discipline
“Write down the truth, and keep it in front of you.”
2. Tiffany Kwan: How Jesus Understands Asian American Suffering
“Jesus is not unfamiliar with injustice.”
3. Justin Kim: How Do Pastors Respond to a World-Altering Event?
“We didn’t ask for this, but God is not surprised by this moment.”
4. P.J. Tibayan: Why Kanye West Needs the Local Church
“Only the local church has the King’s authority to declare on earth who is and isn’t a Christian.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for August 27, 2021
Losing Friends / Holy Play: A Christian Theology of Sport and Competition / Overcome Sexual Temptation with Beauty
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