“A true leader is someone who demonstrates to everyone around him that their interests are what most occupy his heart. A real leader will work hard to make everyone around him successful. His passion is to help make the people under his leadership flourish. That is why a true leader must have the heart of a servant.” (John F. MacArthur, Called to Lead)

by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! There is much to find with respect to helpful links for your benefit, and it is always hard not to include another set of links, but I hope these will point you to Christ and the sufficiency of His Word for daily life.

• How is God glorified through His people? John MacArthur points out how, and you just might be surprised at what he points to.
• Last week, I pointed you to Joe Rigney’s message on the application of Christian hedonism to the enjoyment of the things of earth, which came from Bethlehem College & Seminary’s 2019 Gospel Joy conference. They have now graciously provided video of every plenary session and seminar. There’s quite a lot of material that I think will interest anyone interested in growing as a Christian. Take a look!
• What has been the impact of abortion, specifically for the black community in America? Arthur Goldberg gives some very alarming statistics that has pointed towards “black genocide.” This is a very sobering article that everyone should read, no matter which side of the debate you fall on.
• RPTS President Barry York writes some lessons he learned from his neighbor on how to be a godly neighbor. Very humbling to read.
• Historian of science Michael Keas addresses another science myth in the most recent ID the Future podcast: how the Copernican revolution demoted humans from being the center of the universe. That’s the myth, and it’s time to put it to rest.
• Al Mohler wrote an article bringing to light what the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News reported this past Sunday: over the past 20 years, there have been 700 victims of sexual abuse in SBC churches. Mohler gives some direction in what must be done, and what is actually being done about the situation. May we all pray for those victims in need of healing, and also that the gospel would reach both victim and abuser.
• This week, many are celebrating Charles Darwin’s birthday, and his many accomplishments. On the day of his birthday this year, the Discovery Institute made public a list of 1,000 Ph.D. scientists who dissent scientifically from Darwin’s mechanism for evolution: natural selection acting on random mutation. This puts another science myth to rest: no scientist questions Darwinian theory.
• John Piper was asked recently if a gal engaged to a guy who watches porn should break up with him. He gives some helpful thoughts to the question.
• Pastor John MacArthur this week celebrated 50 years as pastor of Grace Community Church, and was interviewed about longevity in ministry. This would be a good place to learn about how God has used one man to bring His Word to His people for half a century. Praise God!
• Tim Challies writes about the fascinating life of Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon.

That’s all for this week! Please pray for the youth and collegians, as they will be at their retreat this weekend. See you next week!

Soli Deo Gloria