I have decided to start a new weekly feature collecting some of the best things I’ve found on the web related in some way to living with a passion for God and compassion for people in response to Christ’s passion for us.  So here are a few links to check out:

Coram Deo reminds us to live for God’s glory, including a great quote from one of my favorite author’s – A.W. Tozer.

Tullian Tchividjian reminds us of the need to trade in our sinful individualism for gospel shaped Christian community.  This interview addresses a great need in the church today.  In two parts – Part 1 and Part 2.

Christianity Today has an excerpt of J. I. Packer and Gary Parrett’s new book: Grounded in the Gospel.  This book is high on my reading list, and the excerpt reminds us of the need for the church to be trained “in the gospel and its implications for doctrine, devotion, duty, and delight.”  Their answer is foreign to my growing up years, but has slowly become a conviction for me.  The church is filled with too many untrained Christians and here is at least part of the answer.

Finally, Collin Hansen at Christianity Today responds to John Piper’s recent announcement that he is taking an eight month sabbatical.  Hansen reminds us that we can become so focused on kingdom work that we ignore our families and our own spiritual health.  Too much Martha and not enough Mary.  I needed to read this, and you may too!

Trust that you will have a restful Easter glorifying God and reflecting on the truth of Christ’s resurrection with your church!