Thursday is for History Gospel proclamation and practical ministry to the poor. That was the theological basis and practical pattern of the Salvation Army and that is why it was so productive then and continues to be productive today. Biblical and practical Orthodoxy and orthopraxy Theory and application Head and hand Every church, every Christian needs … More How the Church Becomes Believable
Wednesday is for Prayer Two Sundays ago I challenged our church family to join me in pursing 5 significant resolutions in the New Year to move toward personal revival. Below is my first email encouragement to those who told me they were taking up the challenge. This evening I realized that I have referred to … More Getting Up When You Knock Yourself Down
Tuesday is for Thinking “The greatest enemy of hunger for God is not poison but apple pie. It is not the banquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but endless nibbling at the table of the world. It is not the X-rated video, but the prime-time dribble of triviality we drink in … More The Greatest Enemy of Hunger for God
Passing on another gem from my beautiful bride’s daily reading. She is a big Tozer fan. I love it when she passes on something from her devotions with the comment, “This would be a great one to share with all your church planters.” Source: A Prayer for Prophets
Sunday Musings “Behold, the LORD’S hand is not so short that it cannot save; nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.” —Isaiah 59:1-2 (NASB) … More The Only Resolutions You Need
For the second time this year (July and December) our little town is under water on the West side of town. Please pray for our neighbors, and for our stamina and that of the Red Cross volunteers. Our church is located on the East side of town and is on higher ground and we function as … More The Second Flood at Watseka
Tuesday is for Thinking I could elaborate on each of these and maybe I will some day but for now, this is suggestive of why all of us should read broadly if we want to make a difference for Christ and His Kingdom. I read because I am not smart and other people are. I … More Eight Reasons I Read as Much as I Do
Sunday Musings after Christmas First Sunday after Christmas. The Sunday between the end of one year and the beginning of another. A good time to examine roots and think about how we will follow Christ in the New Year. “Müde bin ich, geh’ zur Ruh” If you have a rich German heritage in either the … More A Meditation on the Lord’s Supper
Tuesday is for Preaching Actually, a “virginal conception” is what is really meant! The background to this powerful miracle is stunning. In 734 B.C. the prophet Isaiah was sent to an unbelieving and wicked King by the name of Ahaz. Two armies were allied against him and he was thinking about making an alliance with … More Seven Reasons Christ Had to be Born of a Virgin
Saturday Morning Musing It’s a short book.It’s a basic book.It’s a classic book. And if you have never read it, you are in for a treat and a challenge and maybe a revival of your heart. John Stott is the author. The book is Basic Christianity. [I have counted at least 16 different covers for … More And This, Against Nominal Belief
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