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 Discussion All loves, all joys, all pleasures are given as momentary gifts to lead us to long for greater love, fuller joys, unending pleasures, all of which can only be satisfied in God himself. God wants us to long for more than we experience. He wants us to long for Him. The … More Remembering Him
Sunday Afternoon Musings It’s one of my favorite passages of Scripture. And for me, it’s hard to read it and not be awed by its truth. In fact, EVERY time I read it I feel like I am on the edge of cliff face looking up, and complete understanding is waiting for me only if I scale … More Marveling at Forgiveness
Saturday Afternoon Musings “A surprisingly large number of people who think of themselves as Christians never get further than accepting the truth of Christianity. They believe that God is there–but they have never met him. They believe that God is able to forgive sins–but they have never allowed God to forgive their sins. They believe … More I Believe—What Do I Believe?
Monday is for Discussion “Christ’s easy yoke drew dozens and then thousands and millions into Christianity, which for the first three centuries of its existence was professed in the Roman Empire under penalty of death.” “It [the message of Christ] answered, as it were, to the facts, to something deep within men. God crucified formed … More Contemporary Writers on the Incarnation of Christ
Years ago, it what seems like another life, I taught preaching at a seminary in California for 5 years. It was a great time in my life and today it is an incredible honor to know that some of my students serve on 5 different contintents. Sometime this year, I am hoping to begin training … More Some Basic Words on Preaching the Word in a History Channel World
Sunday Musings Can’t imagine my mom without my Dad at her side. So glad they called out to Jesus. Love my brothers and sisters and all their spouses and kids. We seek to honor them and look forward to seeing them again. Thrilled by gospel hope. This mother’s day, I’m celebrating a believing mom.
Thursday is for Discipleship I love a good story of redemption and the one below is just that. It is from Kairos Journal and should give joy to everyone who knows and loves the gospel of Jesus Christ. But it should also give hope that no matter what is going wrong around you, or in … More Former Terrorist Finds New Life in Christ
My son visited this afternoon, making the 90 mile trip to help me put together a piece of IKEA furniture, throw a baseball around and give his wise counsel on how we can better prepare for “retirement.” Ever since he attended a Dave Ramsey seminar the week after he and his bride returned from their … More “It’s a good thing that you would let me die”
Yesterday I re-posted a five year old post that garnered a lot of interest based on page views and re-posts. That one was a late first century gospel synopsis. Here is an early second century gospel presentation. Maybe you can use this the next time you talk to a neighbor. For more see: The Gospel … More The Gospel is the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever (Just Like Jesus)
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