Month: May 2012

Fantastic Four

An Open Letter to Young, “Post-Partisan” Evangelicals.  David French argues that “post-partisan” is a pipe dream for evangelicals. One political party is completely dedicated to legal protection of abortion on demand.  The other political party is completely dedicated to repealing Roe v. Wade.  If you talk too much about abortion, others will define you, and …

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Book Review: Health, Wealth, and Happiness

David W. Jones and Russel S. Woodbridge have written an important and much needed book on the prosperity gospel titled, Health, Wealth and Happiness.  In light of the overwhelming popularity of Joel Osteen, the recent controversy surrounding T.D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer’s $23,000.00 commode (not toilet, so glad they clarified…), and the federal investigation into the …

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Monday Musings

I must confess at this point that I belong to the old reactionary tendency which regards the man who cannot preach in an interesting and informative manner as simply not called to the preaching ministry.  IF a man mounts a pulpit and cannot set his people’s heart on fire for the Bible, then he had …

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Monday Musings: Special Sermons for Special Days?

As Mother’s Day approaches, many pastors may wrestle with how to handle this holiday and or other holidays in their preaching calendar. Martyn Lloyd-Jones has some helpful advice: I would lay it down as a rule that there are special occasions which should always be observed.  At this point I have the temerity to express …

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