“God has put his love into our lives by pouring his Spirit into our hearts. So when we desire to love Jesus more, we are not limited to loving him out of our own small affection, but can love him with the abundant love that he freely gives.” (Philip Graham Ryken, Loving Jesus More)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! Time to click those great links below!

• What is the goal of apologetics? Sometimes, we forget to focus on what is most important, even while trying to defend the faith towards those who don’t believe. Brian Seagraves at the Stand to Reason blog gives a timely reminder to tell others the gospel, for that is the ultimate answer to, ultimately, every question you will be asked.
• Sean McDowell and Eric Johnson have teamed up to write a book on how to effectively engage Mormons in conversation, in hopes of them coming to know Christ as Lord. McDowell interviewed Johnson about some of these issues. As short as this interview is, you will learn a lot about how God can equip you to be an effective ambassador for Christ to Mormons.
• What advice would you give an engaged couple in preparation for marriage? What do you think is the biggest concern for the church today? Tim Challies answers both questions.
• Pastor Jared Wilson gives a select passage from every book of the Bible about what it says concerning itself.
• Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever talk with Jonathan Gibson about how the Reformation changed Sunday gatherings through their worship.
• How does a church create a culture of counseling? How can you help deal with conflict in the church? And how do you disciple your kids? Lighthouse Community Church pastors deal with each topic, which is crucial to a healthy church.

That’s all for this week! Please pray for tonight’s Bible study for the youth and collegians. And congratulations to our graduating SDSU students! See you Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria