There continues to be growing disdain for belonging to a local church. It has become common to hear Christians bemoan what they see as imperfections. In addition, the claim “we are all the church” has become an excuse for people who want to avoid belonging to one altogether. While I certainly believe the church is [...]
I have been reading two classic books this month. One is D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers, the other, John Piper’s Brothers, We Are Not Professionals. Both are having a profound affect on my thinking about pastoral ministry. My thoughts below were inspired by these two books. I could have chosen any number of pastoral [...]
I have been serving as a worship host at my church since December. For those not familiar with the term, I’m the guy who gives announcements, reads Scripture, prays, and gives the call to worship at the start of services. I only serve every month or so, but the time invested thus far has taught [...]
Here’s a list of articles, music, and blog posts from around the web. Everything listed here was encouraging, helpful, or informative to me during the month of June. I hope it blesses you. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if [...]
There is little cost associated with following Christ these days, at least in the West. The message of self-denial has been replaced with a message of self-promotion. If Jesus helps us along the journey to a fulfilling life, we add him to our list of spiritual and cultural guides. When he challenges our beloved beliefs [...]
As Christ followers, we are called to live as children of light. Instead of engaging in darkness, our job is to expose it. Yet, sin crouches at the door of every Christian home. It stings and produces guilt in the lives of otherwise faithful Christ followers. For many, reoccurring sin can make questions arise about [...]
Here’s a list of articles, music, and blog posts from around the web. Everything listed here was encouraging, helpful, or informative to me during the month of May. I hope it blesses you. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if [...]
