Are you spending time in God’s word? Are you loving your wife as Christ loves his church? Are you being patient and loving toward your children? This is a short example of some of the questions an accountability partner may ask me. Accountability is a good thing, but accountability is only as good as the …
Recently, I preached from Hebrews 10: 19-25. In verse 24, the writer of Hebrews encourages his readers to “consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” The phrase that the ESV interprets as “stir up” is translated in other versions as “spur one another on,” “provoke one another,” and “stimulate one another.” The Greek word …
I admit that in the last few months, my reading diet has been slim. I’ve been lazy. Several weeks ago I decided to get serious about my reading and recommitted myself. I’m glad that part of that recommitment led me to Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp. This is a book on pastoral ministry unlike others. …
My brother had his first breakfast date with Wyatt (my son) seven years ago. I think they went to the Waffle house, but Wyatt didn’t eat. Wyatt doesn’t remember their “guy” time that morning. The reason that Wyatt doesn’t remember is because Wyatt was only two months old. Angela was working her notice at her …
My Wife Tears Me Down— Today is my anniversary, and I want everyone to know that my wife tears me down and talks about me behind my back. Look at the Book— John Piper is embarking on a new project to teach the Bible to all of us. I’m anxious to see how this might …
I have a bad wife. At least that’s what some people would say. You see, my wife does something that most wives do not do, she speaks when I do not want her to speak. Sometimes she tears me down. She has even been known to talk about me behind my back. On the surface, …
I believe in accountability. I have a phone call every Monday morning with a pastor friend of mine who has agreed to hold me accountable. He asks me about my relationship with Angela, with my kids, with my church, and with my God. He asks about my thought life and my ministry life. He prays …