There is a certain weariness that comes in the summer, when we suddenly realize half the year has flown by. Through the power of the gospel, we can find hope and strength to continue.

Upcoming giveaways!

This was the closing prayer poem from my sermon It Shall Not Return to Me Empty. August 20, 2023. First Chinese Baptist Church, Walnut, California.

How can kids cope and encourage those with cancer? In Out of the Shadow World, Colleen Chao shares a story for young readers about childhood cancer, suffering, and joy.

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Mothers of the Soul: Puritan Lessons in Encouraging Faith / ‘Holding the Rope’: How Churches Can Serve Families Through Adoption and Foster Care / How to Care for People with Cancer: An Interview with Two Cancer-Surviving Pastors / Loud and Quiet Women: The Portrait God Finds Beautiful

Plus upcoming giveaways!

Lord I Need You (Celebration Worship Night LA) / Hymn of Heaven (Savior Community Church) / More Like Jesus (Bethel Grace Church) / Holy Forever (Tapestry Church)

3 Glorious Comforts from the Wonderful Word of God.

Gospel-Centered Ministry (Carson and Keller) / Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith (John Owen)

6 Ways Biblical Word Studies Go Wrong / Why Are the Books of the Bible in the Order They’re In? / 6 Steps for Biblical Word Studies / Overcoming Common Barriers to Bible Study / Embrace the Challenge of Reading ‘Communion with God’ by John Owen

Trust in God, who delivers and defends his praying people – for the sake of his name and the praise of his son.