I was once asked what books would I recommend for personal, spiritual growth. I replied that maturing as a disciple is best done with a mentor; and it is—that is the best way to becoming stronger for Christ. But if there were a set of books to get a person firmly on the path of …
Preaching is essential, necessary, and non-negotiable as a facet of Christian worship. But the ministry coming from the pulpit is not sufficient for all that the Christian needs. Proclamation of all that the Gospel entails is a major tentpole of the Church’s identity and strength. But to rely on that, alone, is a big mistake. …
John Donne wrote this prayer, first, for himself. Raw, honest, and transparent; an utter dependence. Donne takes his cues from King David who did the same in all of those Psalms that he composed. An inspired template for visceral contemplation and emotion–helping us to say what we’ve just gotta say, rightly.
The Journey has always been interesting. Sometimes very hard, often enjoyable but never, ever, boring. Life with God, the Creator of the universe, never elicits a yawn. The world is full of wonder and adventure. Building the Kingdom of God incorporates every part of life and every experience. “We are all transgressors, we’re all sinners, …
The following list is (mostly) from Vern Poythress’ The Returning King. We discussed how we could evaluate our own church through the eyes of our Lord in hope of being found faithful. Our session has also taken this on as an assignment to study chapters two and three of the Book of Revelation as a …
The individual’s family, work, church, and social life are the contexts in which God desires each person to shine as they mature spiritually. The difficult circumstances and troubling situations that they find themselves in are preordained and full of opportunity and purpose for increasing in wisdom and in glorifying God. Every day is either a …
Every Wednesday in Reykjavik the conservative evangelical pastors (of varied denominations) meet together to pray for their country. In Dakar, all of the conservative evangelical pastors (of varied denominations) get along with each other. Are the pastors in Iceland and Africa more spiritual than those of U.S.? Maybe. Hopefully. But perhaps the reason for their …
“To show things which must shortly come to pass.” Some endeavor to limit this expression to chapters two and three. But since the same expression occurs in the last chapter of the book it is evident that it must refer to the bulk of the message. “Shortly” can mean nothing else but close at hand …
The Sermon on the Mount Text: The Gospel of Matthew Chapters Five, Six, & Seven Setting: Somewhere just outside the city of Capernaum. Jesus and his disciples are being followed by a great multitude of people who have witnessed the healing power of the Messiah. Jesus leaves the road and ascends a hill. It is …
In my circles, knowing Theology often trumps one’s knowledge of the Bible. What others have construed or constructed out of the Holy Scriptures is more known and therefore more valued than understanding the actual, sacred text—and it shows. When I ask people who have been attending church for years, 10, 20, 30+ years, how many …
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