Saturday Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2023

This is the view of God’s mysterious providence from my little corner of the world.

Why the HR Mindset Can’t Condemn Genocide

An overemphasis on HR-style processes can lead an organization to forget the purpose is to serve people.

Practicing Faith in a Post-Faith World: Five Ways to Respond

How do we live by faith in a culture losing its faith?

The Wholehearted Pastor: Why Men of God Pursue Purity

The high calling God has given us as pastors is obvious in the final word of our agenda-setting verse, 1 Timothy 4:12. That word is purity. It’s a sure way any young pastor can gain the respect of people of all ages in his congregation.

Pastoral Oversight and the Musical Ministry of the Church

However you choose to lead in this area, the same thing remains true: Pastors must lead in the musical worship of the church.

How John Piper Marks Up His Books

Know why you read. Know what you are reading right now. Then adapt your markings to fit your purpose.

Celebrate Christmas With the Cheer You Have

The truth is, for a lot of people, Christmas is incredibly difficult.

My column this week at The Gospel Coalition Canada: Boring is Best

Once we start relying on novelty and excitement, we are playing a losing game. When we focus on what some consider boring, we discover that it’s anything but.