Thank God it’s Friday
This is excerpted from my TGIF column at SOLA Network.
Articles From Around The Web
Ryan Currie: Artificial Theologians
“We have another word for artificiality in a Christian walk or ministry: hypocrisy. Theological knowledge and skill overly dependent on AI are truly artificial.”
Heather Pace: Passing on a Heart for God’s Global Glory
“Few things matter more than helping ourselves—and our children—rise above the noise of daily life to see God’s eternal work unfolding across the world. And few things are more exciting.”
Zach Cochran: Healthy Organization Isn’t Optional for Local Churches
“Healthy church operations don’t just reflect the cultural mandate and the character of Christ, they also serve the Great Commission.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
Clinton Manley: Love the Light Through Dark Stories
“In the best stories (like the ones God tells), the dark serves as a handmaiden to the happy ending.”
Geoff Chang: The Preciousness of Christ in Preaching
“For Spurgeon, Christ was both his motivation and his aim in preaching. This was the hallmark of his ministry, and so must it be for all faithful preachers of God’s Word today.”
Aaron Lee: Related Works
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Featured This Week on SOLA Network
SLP EP 14: Sex and Love Addiction with Rika Lopez
In this episode of the Sola Network Leaders Podcast, hosts Kristin Whitmore, Wilson Wang, and Rika Matoba Lopez engage in a candid discussion about sexual addiction and love addiction, particularly within the context of the church. They explore the hidden prevalence of these issues, the impact of family dynamics, and the importance of creating safe spaces for open conversations. The episode emphasizes the need for accountability, the damaging effects of pornography, and offers hope and resources for recovery, encouraging church leaders to address these topics openly and supportively.
Aaron Lee: Here We Stand: An Interview with Tom Sugimura
In this conversation, Tom discusses the importance of writing with the intention of glorifying God rather than seeking personal validation. He emphasizes that true worth comes from faith and grace, not from accomplishments or the quality of one’s work. Tom reflects on the temptation to fall into a works mindset and highlights the significance of Ephesians 2:10 in understanding one’s identity in Christ.
Chris D. Lee: Rest for the Restless
“When we love unstable things as our highest good, we anchor our hearts to what we cannot control and anxiety follows us. But when we love God first–the unchanging, faithful, eternal One–peace becomes possible, even in loss.”
TGIF: Roundup for February 6, 2026
Preach for Action, Not Just Information / The Church-Shaped Gap in Our Missions Strategy / Stewarding the Body God Gave Me / Love Is the Interpreter / A Troubling Dream, a Hopeful Future
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