Jesus prays for his people to be protected, united, and sanctified — for their joy and for his glory.

The Gospel Coalition: Should Churches Be Slow or Quick to Embrace New Technology? With Jay Kim and Patrick Miller / 9Marks: God Redeeming His Bride by Robert K. Cheong (A Book Review by Shawn Merithew)

In Helen Roseveare, Lauren Caputo-Wickham shares the story of the doctor who kept going no matter what.

Have you ever felt let go by God? In When God Seems Gone, Adam Mabry helps you find hope when nothing makes sense.

How can the church come alongside God’s people in their mental health struggles? In Mental Health and Your Church, Helen Thorne and Steve Midgley present a handbook for Biblical care.

How can we seek God when our souls are restless? In Finding Peace through Prayer, Mitch Everingham presents seven practices for praying in hard times.

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50 Thoughts on Preaching / Learning and Writing about God and the Church: An Interview with Tim Challies / Why Broken Friendships Hurt / Why Do Children Disobey?

I spoke with Tim Challies about how he heard about SOLA Network, how it feels half a year after releasing his book (Seasons of Sorrow), behind the scenes of his article for SOLA Network (If God Would Outsource His Sovereignty), how platforms and parachurch ministries like SOLA Network can achieve longevity and faithfulness, and his upcoming projects.

Recommended books on reading.

Speak O Lord (Living Hope Community Church) / Lord I Need You (Tapestry Church) / All the Poor and Powerless (All Nations Community Church)

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller / Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper