1. The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way: Three Sentences That Shaped My Ministry by Ray Ortlund (Desiring God)
“We must do the Lord’s work in the Lord’s way” (74). I believe this is the defining issue in our generation, and in every generation.
If we serve the Lord out of our own strengths, out of our own cool, even out of our own postmodern ironic self-mockery, we are not serving the Lord. We are insulting the Lord, while we flatter ourselves that we are serving the Lord. But if we will turn and humble ourselves, doing the Lord’s work in the Lord’s way, and in his way only, then the Lord himself will enter into our work with his glorious power...
2. No Little People by Darryl Dash (The Gospel Coalition)
Blame 2020. Or blame social media. Or blame the true source of the problem: my warped heart. For whatever reason, I regularly need to reread part of Francis Schaeffer’s book No Little People. It reminds me of what I know to be true but often forget.
“Most Christians take an honest look at themselves and conclude that their limited talents, energy, and talent mean they don’t amount to much,” the blurb on the back reads. “Francis A. Schaeffer says the biblical emphasis is much different. There are no little people!”...
3. Faith & Work Dialogue by Gospel City Network
Join us as we continue the discussions from the Work Matters Conference and delve into some of the findings of a faith and work survey completed by the attendees. We’ll come together to talk about how we can encourage believers to live out their faith in their workplace. Discuss challenges and strategies for overcoming them with fellow city dwellers, and form connections that could lead to future collaboration.
Event Details:
Date: October 12th (Saturday)
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Registration is free.
Lunch is provided.
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