Saturday Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

What Does It Mean to ‘Fill Up What’s Lacking in Christ’s Afflictions’?

What could possibly be lacking in Christ’s afflictions? And in any case, how on earth could Paul fill them up?

Why This May Be the Most Offensive Verse in the Bible

I’m convinced that there’s one Bible verse that, when rightly understood, proves most offensive to people whose sensibilities have been shaped by Western notions of inclusivity and freedom.

7 Questions to Help Pastors Connect with Their Kids

Here are 7 questions you can ask to help them bridge the gap between ministry and your children.

What to do When the Sunday Sermon Was Bad

The Sunday sermon is important. So when the Sunday sermon falls flat or is unhelpful, what should we do?

Are You Prepared For a New Batch of Conspiracy Theories?

We are, in all likelihood, just weeks away from the birth of new conspiracy theories.

My column this week at The Gospel Coalition Canada: Planting in a Pandemic

It’s never easy to plant a church, but it’s even harder during a pandemic.

I asked three church planters about their experience of leading a new church to start this Fall.