Tuesday is for Preaching I have met too many of what I call “survivors”—pastors who survive in small or large places by only telling pleasantries, jokes, and sentimental soppy stories (the preaching equivalent of kitty cat pictures and movie shorts on wimp.com). These men seem to have read or imbibed from the culture around them … More 21st Century Preaching: Cowards Need Not Apply
The following is based on a Kairos Journal article: David Brainerd lived the life of holiness and prayer. His diary is a record of hours spent in prayer. “When I return home, and give myself to meditation, prayer, and fasting, my soul longs for mortification, self-denial, humility, and divorcement from all things of the world.” … More David Brainerd and the Life of Prayer
Today’s post is from Kairos Journal. I have simply underscored certain comments with bold type, a few bracketed comments [ ], and added a question at the close of the article. This is an important theme that Christians need to take to heart and fight the long fight with grace and mercy. Happy thinking to … More Cross Carrying with a Joyful Heart
Friday is for Heart Songs The following is from Kairos Journal. Jeremiah’s point to Israel was that they should have been weeping tears of repentance rather than boasting about their supposed security. Join me in prayer after you read it. Sinful Confidence 4 Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of … More Sinful Confidence–Another Bane of our Age
Weekend Musings The Truly Educated Christian—Francis Schaeffer (1912 – 1984) Francis Schaeffer was a formative influence on my life as a Christian. This excerpt is from one of the first books I ever read of his or as a new believer in Christ. The Source on this quote came to me through Kairos Journal. Francis … More Is Your Church Producing Educated Men and Women?
Friday is for Heart Songs Our “stuff” (money, homes, books, cars, everything we call “ours”) is not to own us but we are to use it for the glory of God, the relief of the saints and compassion for the lost. An early Christian writer, Clement of Alexandria, wrote about the issue. Source: Kairos Journal. … More Money is to be a Servant Not a Master of Our Lives
Tuesday is for Preaching Why doctrine matters The following is from Kairos Journal. It is brilliant, timeless, and critical for the body of Christ to understand in our generation. Doctrine, sound expository preaching of doctrine is vital to the health of any body of believers. More vital than beautiful music, pleasant surroundings and well oiled … More Preachers: Doctrine Matters
Ours is a time that has a remarkable number of great, nationally known preachers, I think of men like John Piper, C.J. Mahaney, Ligon Duncan, Tim Keller, James MacDonald, and yet a growing neglect of preaching by both pastors and congregations. Too many want fluff and sentimental stories rather than The Story of redemption. The … More Preaching the Gospel in Gospel Denying Culture
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