Saturday Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

Beware the 'Current-Events Man'

A current-events man is that relative on Facebook constantly posting about the latest news coming out of the Oval Office.

Recovering the Mind of Christ: Why the Church Must Prioritize Theological Maturity

The church must recover the biblical view that theological maturity is essential to discipleship, worship, and witness.

7 Practices for Spiritual Progress According to George Whitefield

George Whitefield examined seven practices to encourage spiritual progress: reading Scripture, secret prayer, frequent meditation on Scripture, observing God’s providential dealings, watching the motions of the Holy Spirit, making full use of God’s ordinances, and keeping company with other Christians who were walking with God.

Reading Romans 7 With John Newton

Newton understands Romans 7 to be the apostle Paul’s confession—applicable to all Christian believers—of his “utter insufficiency” to live dutifully or to withstand his enemies.

Unreasonable Hospitality and the Ordinary Work of the Church

Ordinary faithfulness, carried out with deep care and love, reflects something of the heart of Christ.

Evangelical Pastors and The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy

As I speak to pastors and ministry leaders across my city and online networks, I must concede that Eastern Orthodoxy does indeed represent a significant challenge to North American evangelicalism. Yet, this significant challenge is limited in scope.