Thank God it’s Friday
This is excerpted from my TGIF column at SOLA Network.
Articles From Around The Web
Yi Ning Chiu: I Wanted to Serve Both God and Mammon
“A friend’s request for a rent check called my dual loyalties into question.”
Taylor Cain: Trusting God When He Seems Behind
“Here are three encouragements for those who struggle with contentment in the here and now.”
Benjamin Vrbicek: When You’re in Conflict, Move Up the “Hierarchy of Communication Ladder”
“However difficult, we need to remember that moving toward conflict is partnering with God in who he is and what he does.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
The Gospel Coalition 2025 Book Awards
“The books are evaluated for the way they offer gospel-centered argument and application; include faithful and foundational use of Scripture, both Old Testament and New Testament; foster spiritual discernment of contemporary trials and trends; and encourage efforts to unite and renew the church.”
Sinclair Ferguson: What Gives Preaching Its Power? Heralding Reality with Thomas Chalmers
“Only by grace transforming our affections will we love, desire, and do the will of God freely and joyfully.”
Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book Reviews: A Word in Season: 50 Days of Hope for Hard Times by Jeremy Walker, The Gift of All Gifts (Children’s Book) by Melissa Kruger, All You Want for Christmas by David Platt. Find me on Substack. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
Asian American Parenting Podcast: Episode 19: Teenage Friendship, Drama, and Parenting
Monica and Danny discuss the realities of drama and friendships in the lives of teenagers, and for parents to not minimize it, because it is so important to teenagers, yet they are not fully mature enough to deal with it. They continue to talk about how parents can guide their teenagers through drama with their peers and how to guide their teenagers into godly gospel-centered relationships with their peers.
Jee St. John: Quieting My Soul: The Way of the Wildflower Book Review
Reading through Simons’ meditations served as a timely reminder of my finitude. I am weak, he is strong. I am needy, he is generous. I am broken, he is perfect. And this book of gospel meditations is one I can visit and revisit.
At SOLA, we believe that God has called us to be who we are. We are to bring all of us to the table. And when we do, we not only bless the future generations, we become a blessing to the broader church.
SOLA Network: Advent 2025 Resources
“Advent officially began yesterday, November 30th! For those in need of a rhythm to define this Advent season, read on for Advent calendars, magazines, books, and more.”
TGIF: Roundup for November 28, 2025
Autumn and the Emotion of Time Travel / Preaching Between Two Worlds: How Second-Generation Korean American Identity Shapes the Interpretation and Proclamation of the Gospel / Is Acts a Missionary Manual?: How the Apostles’ Practice Shapes Our Own / To Foster Biblical Literacy, Teach People to Read / How Can I Make the Most of Musical Worship If I’m Not Musical?
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