Now I can suppose the devil coming in among us and endeavoring to dishearten us by this or that supposed failure or difficulty. “Oh,” says he, “will you ever win the victory? See! Sin still abounds, notwithstanding all the preaching and all the praying. Are not the jails full? Do you see any great moral …
A friend sent me a copy of J.Mack Stiles’ book, Marks of the Messenger several months ago and I left it on my desk until this past Sunday. I had heard many people recommend the book, but honestly had just not had time to read it. I wish now that I had made the time …
I came across Tim Brister’s challenge for memorizing Philippians recently and have taken up the challenge myself. I have invited the members of our church to join me in this task. I would encourage you to do the same thing. Find Tim’s challenge here. You need a small notebook, a printer, some glue, and a …
“Ministry itself can create a mask of performance, the projection of success. Everyone wants to be a winner. In contrast, Jesus never used his power to show off. He used his power for love. So he wasn’t immediately noticeable. Humility makes you disappear, which is why we avoid it.” -Paul E. Miller, A Praying Life …
Tomorrow, many in SC will gather for a discussion on the GCR in our state. I’ve compiled a short list of links and documents that may be beneficial for tomorrow’s discussion. Some of these weren’t really easy to find, but I had some really good help. I’m sure there is more than I have posted, …
Yesterday, I posted this article on the use of time by men in America. What a sad state of affairs to know that dad’s are shirking the privilege and responsibility of fatherhood in such a devastating way. Children need their fathers and it is the responsibility of Christian fathers to pass on the faith once …
I recently was directed to an article about lawn care that suggested we could serve the environment best by allowing our lawns to die. I immediately shrieked in astonishment, I am convinced that the environment in my neighborhood is enhanced by my green grass. Never-the-less, it was not the environment aspects of the article that …
In the final analysis, the ultimate authority for preaching is the authority of the Bible as the Word of God. Without this authority, the preacher stands naked and silent before the congregation and the watching world. If the Bible is not the Word of God, the preacher is involved in an act of self-delusion or …
Kevin DeYoung warns us about over-hyped church statistics. It seems that Christians are, of all people, most eager to believe the worst about themselves. But don’t believe everything you read. There are lies. There are damned lies. And then there are statistics. The Gospel Coalition asks some evangelical leaders (Mohler, Carson, etc…) “What one thing …
Honestly, if I had to admit to an area of my ministry that I feel weakest in (other than administration), I used to say that it was counseling. Further, I used to say that I hated counseling and I would lecture others on the necessity of spending all of my time in preparation for preaching …