The Top of the Week Newsletter is a weekly newsletter that releases every Monday. It helps you catch up on the previous week of content from around the web and starts your week off with a dose of scriptural wisdom.
Quote of the week
"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”
— William Carey
Scripture of the week
Ephesians 3:20–21 (ESV)
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
In case you missed it
Dear Preacher, Master Your Delivery by Hiram Kemp
Wearing God’s Armor God Magnified S3E13
Best things we read/watched last week
5 signs I need to put on my desk (and you might too)
5 great leadership reminders from Carey Nieuwhof. If you’re interested in productivity and effective leadership, these reminders might come in handy.
14 verses for the spiritual battle
There should be no doubt in Christians’ minds that they’re engaged in a spiritual battle. Here are 14 verses that can help us overcome.
Identity politics, opium of the people
This post isn’t here so that we can slam dunk on our political opponents. Instead, it helps us understand the cultural milieu that can, in turn, help us be better evangelists.
Aging doesn’t make you faithful
A great reminder that Christian maturation doesn’t just happen over time. If we want to mature as time goes on we must continually be working and intentionally growing as we look to Jesus.