I’m the pastor of FBC Jackson in Jackson, Alabama. Each week, I post “Article Roundup: Helpful Reads,” sharing articles that I believe will benefit the saints who make up FBC Jackson and followers of Christ everywhere. Happy reading!

2 Things That Matter More Than Your Preferred Style at Church by Erin Wheeler

Are you looking for a church? Out of all the churches around you, which one should you join? In this article, Erin Wheeler outlines two main priorities to consider when deciding which church you should join. “I spoke to some friends who recently moved, and they were struggling to find a new church home. Nothing they had visited fit their style, but they didn’t want to be “picky.” What advice should I give to that friend? How should they go about choosing a church family where they can worship the Lord with his people in spirit and truth even when things aren’t according to their style? The encouragement I had for them is the same I would have for anyone. Prioritize two main things in your decision-making process. Choose a church that is centered on the word and driven by love.”

Five Questions to Access Your Social Media Use by Andrew Noble

It’s always good to examine ourselves, especially regarding our use of social media. Thankfully, Andrew Noble provides us with five questions that will help us assess our social media usage. “Should Christians spend more or less time on the social internet? It depends. It depends on how you answer these questions.”

Jesus Did Condemn Homosexuality by Alan Schlemon

The Bible is clear on the topic of homosexuality. Nevertheless, it’s helpful to read articles that continue to address this hot-button issue! “You’ve heard it said, ‘Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.’ But I tell you, he did. In fact, Jesus condemned it more than once. He also castigated people who gave approval to homosexuality. To be clear, even if Jesus said nothing about homosexuality, it wouldn’t affect Christian sexual ethics. Homosexual sex would still be prohibited because Scripture teaches in both Old and New Testaments that such behavior is sin (Lev. 18:22, 20:13, Rom. 1:26–27, 1 Cor. 6:9, 1 Tim. 1:10, etc.).”

What God Meant is What God Means by Jacob Crouch

This is really important. “When reading God’s word, the question, ‘What does this mean?’ is a really good question. But I think that there is an even better, more fundamental, question to ask when reading the Bible. In order to understand what God’s word means, we first need to ask, ‘What is it that God’s word meant?’”