The Psalmist prayed for God to revive him (Psalm 119:25), but what is revival. Many talk about it, but too few have experienced genuine revival. J. I. Packer explains revival this way: Revival is the visitation of God which brings to life Christians who have been sleeping and restores a deep sense of God’s near …
There is no substitute for godly husbands and fathers leading in their homes. All of us, however, need to be reminded, refreshed, and encouraged. This week I ran across a series of conference messages from Al Mohler to a men’s retreat last fall (2016). I was encouraged, challenged, and edified. I was disappointed when the last …
I began preaching through Psalm 119 two Sunday ago. The preparation for these messages has already been a great blessing and continues to be a blessing each week. Here are a few resources I’m using in my study, preparation, and even personal devotions. The use of commentaries is self-explanatory. The other books are centered around …
I am not a PK (that is Pastor’s Kid or Preacher’s Kid for the uninitiated among us), but I am raising four of them. Since our first son was born 9 1/2 years ago, parenting has been a top priority in our home. When our oldest daughter came along it didn’t take long for us …
