No Substitute is Available
November 16, 2022
Author: Marty Schoenleber, Jr.
Sinner, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Son, Church Planter, Professor, Writer, Speaker, Mentor and Coach, and did I say Sinner?
Strangely Named Churches
November 13, 2022
Right now, naming churches with one name is all the rage. I’ve seen churches named Compass, and Orchard, and Chapel, and Relevant, and Impact, and Center, and Sojourner, and 351, and New, and Illumine, and a whole host of other one word plus “church” names. I kind of like this trend but thats all it … More Strangely Named Churches
The Day the Rabbi Drew Question Marks
November 13, 2022
Land Bridge, Netherlands Almost anyone who has ever heard me teach is unaware of the debt I owe to Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. (PhD. Brandeis University) and the Colman M. Mockler distinguished professor of Old Testament, and president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In 1979, I took one class from … More The Day the Rabbi Drew Question Marks
Instrumental Music for a Day of Rest, a Sabbath
November 11, 2022
I am working on editing a book for a friend and at the same time listening to some music from the husband and wife team called “Poor Bishop Hooper”. I cannot recommend this more highly for a day of rest, or a day of prayer, or on a loop for your Sabbath day respite from … More Instrumental Music for a Day of Rest, a Sabbath
Psalm 130 A Morning Call to Worship
November 9, 2022
Thursday Morning A Morning Call to Worship A Song of Ascents. 1 Out of the depths I called to You, O Yahweh.2 O Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.3 If You should keep iniquities, O Yah, O Lord, who could stand?4 But with You there is … More Psalm 130 A Morning Call to Worship
Forced Exits – Musical Pulpits
November 9, 2022
Why write this post? I could give more, but I will limit myself to five reasons. I know of too many good men who have been forced out of positions for non-biblical reasons. In my ministry to pastors, I have felt and seen the pain and devastation of these men and their families due to … More Forced Exits – Musical Pulpits
The Discussion We Need to Have with Pastors
November 9, 2022
Originally posted on ChosenRebel's Blog:
Monday Discussion One of the great disappointments of any gathering of pastors is how much of the discussion around our tables, at our conferences, ministerials and seminars revolves around trivialities. We talk more about systems and programs, size of churches, staff hires, staff departures, grumblers and controllers, elders and…
Death Comes in Beauty
November 5, 2022
Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the Fall I love the Fall. First, the Fall is a delight for the eyes. Second, my two favorite spectator sports, Baseball and Football, end and begin in the Fall. Third, the Fall means cooler weather and longer times outside in the garden and evenings around a fire … More Death Comes in Beauty
What to Remember About Preaching
November 2, 2022
A few weeks ago, I had the happy opportunity to preach the evening service at a friends church. Before the service, I, my friend (one of the pastors at the church), and three elders gathered for introductions and prayer. When my friend introduced me as a former seminary professor of preaching, one of the men … More What to Remember About Preaching
It Only Appears Once in the Bible
October 31, 2022
The word “gap” only appears once in the Bible. Once. And Ezekiel 22:30 is that one time. The nation of Israel was a mess. They had turned from God. The cities had become violent and crime ridden. Immorality was rampant. Liars dominated the leadership structures in the Temple and the government. Greed rather than grace … More It Only Appears Once in the Bible
