Friday is for Heart Songs No one who reads the Bible, no one one knows the history of the church, no one who is a follower of Christ can doubt that the nation needs revival. But what will it take? What might be the start of revival of real abandoned-to-Christ discipleship that is sorely needed … More Revival: Could it Happen Here?
Here’s a very short article reminding us to take the apostle’s words seriously. Bonhoeffer wrote a whole book on this issue, The Cost of Discipleship. Let’s continue the fight against “cheap grace.” Source: How to Confirm Your Call and Election | Desiring God
We forget, ignore and deny these principles and inflict great harm to the cause of reaching the world for Christ. If we are called to make disciples of all the nations, we simply have to change these patterns. For more see: What hinders rapid church multiplication? (490 words)
Sunday Musings I referred to Dr. Ferguson’s book in an earlier post this week and recommended it as a great read for all of us. I was privileged to have Sinclair Ferguson for a Th.M. class on the Westminster Confession some years ago and have been a fan of his preaching and writing ever since. In … More Running to the Wonderful Counselor
Saturday Musings Can’t wait to preach tomorrow’s first Christmas season message. Tonight I am going to relax with my wife and enjoy the evening. Enjoy your weekend. Cling to Jesus with all your heart. “Your vision must be clear before you can cast it, consistent before they can understand it, celebrated before they can own … More Great Quotes for Your Weekend
Wednesday is for Thinking Meditation on Isaiah 9:6 Some years ago, I was counseling with a man who was crushed in spirit. As we talked, it was becoming clear to me that he was living with a monster. He had neglected his wife for the duration of his marriage and now he was finding out … More Wonderful Counselor, What Does it Mean?
This post is two years old but it is still relevant. Two applications, one for preachers and one for the people of God who listen to them: Preachers: Get your head out of social media and “how-to” books and into the word of the Living God. Listeners: Pray that your preachers do what they are … More Some Basic Words on Preaching the Word in a History Channel World
Tuesday is for Discipleship I am away, making my first ever trip to Israel. While I am gone I have prepared a series of re-posts comprised of some of the most downloaded and viewed pages of the last 5 years. Keep me in prayer for the next 10 days. I am looking forward to walking the streets … More American Christians are More American than Christian
Monday is for Discussion I am away, making my first ever trip to Israel. While I am gone I have prepared a series of re-posts comprised of some of the most downloaded and viewed pages of the last 5 years. Keep me in prayer for the next 10 days. I am looking forward to walking the streets … More Why Spiritual Formation is a Bad Substitute for Discipleship
Sunday Afternoon Musings I am away, making my first ever trip to Israel. While I am gone I have prepared a series of re-posts comprised of some of the most downloaded and viewed pages of the last 5 years. Keep me in prayer for the next 10 days. I am looking forward to walking the streets of … More Making Disciples with Asparagus
