Saturday Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

The Modern Flattening of Sin—and What We Lose

We need a vision of sin large enough to require the gospel.

12 Reasons Why Correcting With Gentleness Is One of the Hardest Parts of Pastoral Ministry

The idea of gentle instruction with repentance as a goal might seem straightforward.

Is Sunday a Sabbath, a Secular Day, or Something Else?

How should a Christian understand Sunday, and what, if anything, makes it different from every other day?

Preachers: Make Your Sermon Both Accurate and Impactful

How do we prepare sermons that are doctrinally solid and spiritually life-shaping?

Random Thoughts About Preaching and Being Preached To

In my experience, sermons tend to grow in quality more by subtraction than by addition.

Brothers, Aspire to Be Lay Elders

For those who are biblically qualified for the role, serving as an elder is a great blessing to the church and a worthwhile use of your time and gifts for the sake of Christ’s kingdom.

Repairing the Ruins: Why AI Can’t Replace Education| National Catholic Register

In an era when AI can write anything, authentic education must go beyond the mere production of words.