A Rejected Bible; Casting Out Demons; Bible Hypocrisy; Political Lies; Illogical Logic and much more

Weekend Links Thinking Better About Doctrine Why the Missouri-Synod Lutheran Church Rejects the NIV 2011 Version (You may disagree with their conclusions, but the values they are seeking to protect are the right center point for evaluation.) Is there a Place for Casting Out Demons in the Modern World? (John Piper) Most Church Goers Do … More A Rejected Bible; Casting Out Demons; Bible Hypocrisy; Political Lies; Illogical Logic and much more

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Training Better Preachers; Growing Better Christians; Thinking Better Doctrine; Loving Neighbors Better

Weekend Links Enjoy your weekend, but make it count for eternity. Training Better Preachers Seven Questions to Ask of Your Message Every Week Better Thinking About Reaching Your Neighbors 10 Questions Your Neighbors are Not Asking About Your Church (Perry Noble) Romancing Your Neighborhood (Michael Frost–Exponential Conference Audio) Growing Better Christians Three Book Reviews from … More Training Better Preachers; Growing Better Christians; Thinking Better Doctrine; Loving Neighbors Better

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The Best Evangelists are the Best Worshipers

A. W. Tozer’s Corner Tozer contends for the priority of spending time with God, knowing God, passionately pursuing God, resting in God–is the best preparation for powerful preaching of the God of the gospel. And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” –Mark 16:15 Recall what … More The Best Evangelists are the Best Worshipers

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God Goes Before Us

Here’s a great video of a surprising and miraculous story of God working to reach a people with the gospel. The story is told by Malcolm Hunter of the U.S. Center for World Mission. Worth viewing/listening to. It will challenge your thinking, lift your heart and make you praise your God. Just some of the … More God Goes Before Us

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Daughters and Dads; Chris Christie and the Supreme Court; Killing Sin with John Piper; Baseball; Fearful Pastors and more

Weekend Links No time for a lot of annotation but I think you will find these links interesting. Obviously, I don’t agree with every post in totality but found all of them challenging and helpful. Whimsy Picking the All-TIme Best All Stars (Thomas Sowell—normally involved in much more cerebral pursuits, Thomas Sowell demonstrates that his … More Daughters and Dads; Chris Christie and the Supreme Court; Killing Sin with John Piper; Baseball; Fearful Pastors and more

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Preaching Christ in a Tavern: The Place for Good News?

Weekend Musings Story out about a church that is reaching out to people in the community who might not otherwise go to church–they are live-streaming their worship service into a local bar with a camera set up in the bar that also plays back at the church so worshipers there can see the worshipers at … More Preaching Christ in a Tavern: The Place for Good News?

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Learning How to Penetrate a New City (or Neighborhood) from Jesus

Thursday is for Discipleship It’s a familiar passage. Luke 10:1-11. The Sending out of the 70 to preach the Kingdom. I’d encourage you to read it. Here’s a seven point outline of the instructions that are given: The harvest is plentiful and workers are needed. Pray for them  (vs. 1).  The mission is urgent and … More Learning How to Penetrate a New City (or Neighborhood) from Jesus

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