In the summer of 2016, a national magazine, asked for an article on the Priesthood of Believers. Here’s what I sent them. (See link in blue.) Commanded to Function as Priests In a post-COVID-19 world, it is imperative that the church rediscover the priesthood of all believers. A gospel confined to the four walls of … More The Priesthood of Believers
Friday is for Heart Songs A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with a fellow preacher and friend, Colin Smith of the Orchard Church in Arlington Heights. I so appreciate Colin for his passion but also for his skill in preaching. He is doing a significant amount of training and equipping … More The Rhythm of Preaching
Sunday Musings Reading Ezekiel. One of the most neglected books in my personal reading history. I have read it through probably 20-25 times, maybe more but I don’t know that I have ever preached from it, or even done any extending teaching from it. But I think that I might tackle an extended study. Chapter … More Obscure and Difficult Texts and the Blessing We Miss
Tuesday is for Preaching This interview with John Stott by Al Mohler was done in 1987 and was republished on his BLOG this week in honor of John Stott. You can read the whole interview here. I have excerpted the final paragraphs below because of their relevance to all pastors but maybe especially church planters. … More What is the Symbol of Your Ministry? A Bible or a Cell Phone?
Tuesday is for Preaching How much time are you spending preparing to preach the word of the Living God? There is a minimum of 1970 years of cultural distanciation (look it up) between you and the cultural thought forms and situations of the Bible. How long are you giving to understanding the differences between then … More The Spirit, Yes, and Study Too
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