Our ministry staff reads through worthy books together, discussing them twice a month during our scheduled staff meetings. This winter's selection is Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, by Dane Ortlund. If you're interested in reading this title on your own, here is a description from the publisher:

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take us into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains readers in their up-and-down lives.

We plan to read a discuss according to the following schedule:

For February 13 - Chapters 1-5

For February 27 - Chapters 6-10

For March 12 - Chapters 11-15

For March 26 - Chapters 16-20

For April 9 - Chapters 21-23