Passion Points

Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

3 Things To Consider Before That Next Big Sin – Tim Challies
John Owen has a challenge for you. Before that next big sin you are pondering, he wants you to simply consider three things…

4 Things That Happen When You Study Leviticus More Than 10 Years – Jay Sklar (TGC)
In my experience, at least four profound things happen when this book begins to seep into your soul…

Someday It Will Be Worth It – Mark Altrogge (Blazing Center)
You won’t be disappointed. Keep believing in Jesus. Keep hoping in him. Keep clinging to him and abiding in him. Don’t give up, no matter how bad the pain gets. You won’t be put to shame. Keep rejoicing and giving thanks in all things. You can’t imagine your reward and the joys that await you.

Preparing for Sunday Worship – Jason Helopoulis
We believe our engagement in corporate worship is essential, so we should also expect to prepare even as we expect the pastor and musicians to prepare for their participation in the Sunday morning service. How can you prepare for worship?

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day prepared for corporate worship of our great God!

Passion Points

Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

God’s School of Waiting – Jeff Robinson (TGC)

You Might Be An Idolater If… – Stephen Altrogge (Crossway)

7 Marks of a Deeply Deadly Sin – Tim Challies (from John Owen)

20 Ways to be Refreshing in the Local Church – Jason Helopoulos

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day with your local church!

Church Connections

Here are some good posts to consider before you even think about leaving your church:

When It’s Time to Leave a Church – H.B. Charles Jr.

How To Leave Your Old Church – Kevin DeYoung

5 Things To Do Before Leaving Your Church – Thabiti Anyabwile

Not So Fast – Trevin Wax (Ligonier)

Church Connections

Here are some good posts on church membership that I wish every Christian would read:

What Is Church Membership? – Jonathan Leeman (9Marks)

Is Church Membership Really Required – Ricky Jones (TGC)

6 Reasons to Be a Faithful Member of a Local Church – Paul Tautges

Twelve Reasons Why Membership Matters – Jonathan Leeman (9Marks)

Passion Points

Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

A Great Reward – Tim Challies
I was recently transfixed by Psalm 19 and David’s sheer joy at this great gift of God….

What Is Discernment? – Sinclair Ferguson (Ligonier)
So discernment is learning to think God’s thoughts after Him, practically and spiritually; it means having a sense of how things look in God’s eyes….

Are You Out of (Evangelism) Shape – Erik Raymond
Consider this: how would your day-to-day tasks look different if you did them with evangelistic intentionality?

Seduction and the Cost of Saying “No” – Mark Howard (TGC)
Our youth are engaged in a spiritual battle for their affections and their allegiance. Let’s not minimize the danger of our culture’s seduction, nor the cost that comes with our youth’s resisting the American way in the name of Jesus. 

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day!