Thank God it’s Friday
This is excerpted from my TGIF column at SOLA Network.
Articles From Around The Web
John Piper: 7 Reasons Why We Should Not Show Partiality
“So the issue of partiality—because of riches or race—is a huge issue for the way we live as Christians. Are we partial in our attitudes or actions? Or are we trusting Jesus as the Lord of glory?”
Justin Poythress: Am I Defined by Who I Am or What I Do?
“Identity formation works in cycles, either virtuous or vicious. Who you believe you are shapes what you do, and what you do reshapes who you are. As a Christian, you should do things that reflect who you are, but know that you are in Jesus because of what he has done.”
Nathan Knight: The Hope of Heaven in the Hearts of Missionaries
“Paul labored on in the midst of trials because he knew of the future glory that would make all his anguish worth it.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
Aimee Joseph: Putting Off and Putting On
“God stands ready to help us in our spiritual dressing rooms, fitting us with new garments of patience, forgiveness, and love toward each other. Here’s the really exciting truth: the more comfortable we become in receiving the love that God has for us, the more we will become like Christ in reflecting his compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and peace in our relationships.”
Emily Jensen: You Need a Bigger View of Worship
“While these pictures and ideas describe elements of worship, we need to zoom out and broaden our view, like seeing the span of the ocean from the sky. Because whether or not we’re aware of it, we worship—all day, every day. We’re worshipers by nature, and we’re constantly giving our hearts and lives over to something or someone we hope will make good on his or her promises and give us the fulfillment we desire.”
Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book reviews: ESV Study Bible. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group. Find me on Substack. Keep in touch on X and Instagram.
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“Today we’re talking about Proverbs 22:6. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, they will not depart from it.”
Daniel Jung: We Must Worship: an AALC 2026 Reflection
“Over the course of two days, with over 400 people gathered in Brea, CA, we listened to plenary sessions, panels, testimonies, and breakout workshops under the theme, “Reimaging Family: Transforming Family Dynamics Through the Gospel.” It was clear that our communities needed a very specific brand of transformation—from father wounds to emotionally abusive mothers and everything in-between.”
Annie Chung: The Best Version of the Korean American Church
“What are the marks of a healthy Asian American church? Correspondingly, what does good, healthy Asian American leadership look like?”
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