Saturday Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

Apologetics in an Age of Despair

Exploring the nature of modern despair can open up fresh and exciting ways to make the hope of the gospel visible to those around us who so desperately need it.

Francis Schaeffer’s 4 Prescriptions for the Renewal of the Church

What will it take for the church to be renewed and the world to experience a profound move of God?

How Missionaries Persevere in Hard Places

We can’t manufacture conversions, and we shouldn’t try — because the outcome is not on our shoulders. Our responsibility is simply to proclaim the life that God alone can give.

Nine Ways I’ve Seen Mark Dever Disciple Men and Raise Up Leaders

What does Mark Dever do to disciple men and raise up pastors in the context of the local church?

Reclaiming the Remarkable Power of Liturgy

Gospel-shaped liturgies stifle fear, resist forgetfulness, and fight idolatry.

7 Reasons to Slow Down During the Summer

Slow down your life, at least a little bit, during the summer months.

My column this week at The Gospel Coalition Canada: Why I’m (Mostly) Grateful for Social Media

Social media is dangerous. It can lead you away from God. But, used well, it can also lead you to godly, smart people who love God and can help you follow him well.