Monday is for Discussion Think of all the things we might reasonably surmise are sure bets concerning future events. Ready? Go. The sun will rise. The congress will not solve our debt crisis on Monday. A politician will prove he or she has zero character and will still ask people to vote for him or … More Betting on the Future and Why Eschatology Matters
Tuesday is for Reflection For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while. As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt … More Godly Grief? When Tears are the Way Forward
Sunday Musings And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. 36 And as they were going along the road they came to … More The Advantage of a Literate Christian Witness
Three Obstacles to Pastoring and Caring for the Flock[1] 1. The Individualistic Nature of the Culture. Example: An attitude that basically says, “It’s none of your business,” or “It’s my problem and I’ll deal with it my way.” Analysis: The result is that people are islands of festering wounds. They are isolated, diseased, and malnourished … More Three Obstacles to Pastoral Care (and suggested paths to overcome them)
Helping the “Psychologized” Brother[1] Problem: Many in our culture, including Christians, are far more committed to pop psychology than they are to a biblical worldview. Analysis: Failure to recognize this is like a doctor failing to recognize that the 55 year-old man holding his chest with a paralyzed left side of his body … More Helping the “Psychologized” Brother (or sister)
Sunday Musings Random thoughts: The book of Revelation tells us, in part, about the future. And what it tells us is that the future is all about Jesus coming and judging the “the living and the dead” (2 Tim. 4:1-2). All prophecy is designed to transform our lives. Everything God says is designed to transform … More Sunday Musings about the Mission of God
Friday is for Heart Songs One of the most comforting verses in the whole of Scripture for a pastor is Psalm 19:7. 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. It tells him that the … More The Pastor’s Comfort for the Task of Preaching
Monday Discussion In 1 Samuel 13, Saul starts well. He gathers an army of 3,000 men and assigns 1,000 of them to Jonathan (v. 2). This is the first mention of a standing army in the camp of Israel. Verse 3 says that Jonathan “smote the garrison of the Philistines” while verse 4 ascribes the … More The Race Isn’t Over Till Its Over (and I’m not talking that political thing going on out there)
Tuesday is for Preaching Question: Can you think of one person in the New Testament who came to faith in Christ apart from hearing the word of Christ and the Kingdom? “Preach the word, in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke and exhort with all patience and careful instruction.” (2 Tim. 4:2) There is … More It’s Not Possible to Believe Without Hearing About Jesus
Friday is for Heart Songs God calls us to more than just nursing the wounded and helping those defeated by life and choices and tragedy. We have a holy calling to proclaim the ministry of reconciliation. People need the gospel that you and your people have believed. Don’t doubt that. Live in light of that. … More Telling It Like It Is: Spiritual Warfare
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