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!

Brothers, We Are Not Political Pundits by Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung makes an important point for pastors during our tumultuous political climate. “Pastors are not called to comment on everything, nor are we equipped to comment on everything. Brothers, we must not plunge ourselves into subjects on which we do not have the right, nor the expertise, to speak as ministers of the gospel. Before you send out your instant analysis on the controversy du jour, ask yourself: Can I say what I’m about to say by virtue of my training as a minister or by my hard-won expertise in some related area?”

An Open Letter to the Spouse of an Unbeliever by Emily Van Dixhoorn

This is a great idea for an article. I’m sure many spouses will find it both helpful and encouraging. “I heard that you are married to an unbeliever and could use some encouragement. I wish you and I could sit down over coffee together and I could hear about your specific struggles. But for now, I pray that God will graciously use my words here to comfort and strengthen you.”

IVF Is Not Pro-Family by Jonathon Van Maren

I always make it a point to share articles like this. We need to think from a Christian perspective about IVF. “Families are not “made great again” by having unborn children created in labs, graded, discarded, or stored in freezers, and we must make this case both persuasively and emphatically.”

Gentle & Holy by Joshua Budimlic

This is a great article on the attributes of God. I’m quite confident it will stir your affections for the Lord Jesus Christ! “I once heard it said that the true measure of a person’s character can be determined not by their ability to express any single attribute well, but rather by their capacity to display seemingly contrary attributes in harmony with one another at any given time.”

What Does the Bible Say about Women Pastors? by Guy Waters

Given the current cultural climate, it’s important to remember how clearly the Bible prohibits women from serving as pastors. “The question whether women may serve as pastors or elders is one that hits home for many Christians. Believers have seen this issue embroil and even divide their churches. In taking up such a critical and sensitive matter, it is important to turn to the Bible. What light does the Word of God shed on this controversial topic?”