Sunday Afternoon Musings To me the most awesome aspect of Christ’s supervision of his disciples comes out in his prayers. His high priestly prayer is the greatest example (John 17:1-26). Have you noticed how most of the prayer turns on these men ‘given’ to him out of the world (John 17:6-19)? He prays for their … More Learning from the Prayer of Jesus for His Disciples
Weekend Links I am on a brief four day vacation, celebrating 29 incredible years with my wondrous and beautiful bride and some dear friends that we just don’t get to see often enough. Hope you have a great weekend. Better Engagement with Culture on Abortion Out of the Mouth of Ducks (Chris Castaldo –on what … More Duck Dynasty; Gays Sue Churches; Moocher Hall of Fame; Syria; and more
Friday is for Heart Songs … given my view that tragedy is normal, I try to be happy unless something happens that makes me unhappy, rather than unhappy unless something happens that makes me happy. Most people go through life waiting for something wonderful to happen to make them happy. My attitude is that so … More “Happiness is a Serious Problem”
Thursday is for Discipleship My friend and fellow EFCA Pastor from the great state of Pennsylvania, Matt Mitchell, has just released a book called Resisting Gossip: Winning the War of the Wagging Tongue (CLC Publications, 2013). As I’ve said before, I think that sinful gossip is more destructive to the loving unity of the church … More An Interview about Resisting Gossip with Matt Mitchell
Monday Discussion We are a royal priesthood to our God. That is what Peter says in 1 Peter 2:9. Alexander Whyte writes: Our office is not the apostolic office, but Paul would be the first to say to us that our office is quite as magnificent as ever his office was. Let us, then, magnify … More Royal Pains: What Does a Royal Priesthood Do?
Tuesday is for Counseling: A Great New Book On Thursday, I will post an interview with Matt Mitchell, a fellow EFCA pastor from the great state of Pennsylvania. I’m not sure where Matt and I crossed paths but I have appreciated his ministry for some time. His blog, Matt-Mitchell.blogspot.com, is filled with pastoral insight and … More Coming: An Interview with the Author of a Book I Hope Becomes a Runaway Bestseller
Monday is for Discussion “The best way for a child to learn to fear God is to know a real Christian. The best way for a child to learn to pray is to is to live with a father and mother who know a life of friendship with God, and who truly pray.” —Johann Heinrich … More Are We Failing Parents and Children in Our Churches?
Sunday Afternoon Musings “Beware in your prayer, above everything, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do.” —Andrew Murray, pastor and author The God who spoke galaxies into existence should never be limited in our thinking.
Weekend Links Just completed a wonderful visit from my daughter, son-in-law and grandson. Family and marriage and the fruit of life lived for and under the guidance of God is one of the great joys of life this side of heaven. The links below are few but one is particularly chilling and is the inspiration … More This is Why I and Other Pastors are Going to Go to Jail and Our Congregants Will Join Us
Friday is for Heart Songs It is 2:12 AM. I was asleep 8 minutes ago but I am wide awake now. The train just came through Watskea and the windows were open. I’m smiling and sitting at the keyboard. The train whistle has alerted my ears that the train is coming. But the Spirit of … More The Surest Future Event in the Future of Earth
