John Murray was a professor at Westminster. His collected writings (4 volumes published by Banner of Truth) are among my favorite all time books – –
The second quote below describes a goal that we all should pursue.
A Lloyd-Jones Quote
“You need not always announce, and talk about what you are doing; and to act is more important than to talk. Knox did not attack, and call attention to it, and put up a placard and say that he was…
Don’t Let Failure Give Way to Failure
Here is a word of encouragement for living the Christian life. “Don’t let failure give way to failure.” Perhaps there is an area of your life where determined to do better. You prayed that you would have victory. And, yet you find yourself continuing to stumble. So, you are tempted to just say, “Oh forget it.” I will never be able to get a handle on this.
Bonhoeffer Quote on Cheap Grace
“But do we also realize that this cheap grace has turned back on us like a boomerang? The price we are having to pay today in the shape of the collapse of the organized church is only the inevitable consequence…
Pastoral Search Committee Sermon Evaluation Form
Pastoral Search Committees / PNC’s / Pulpit nominating committees usually say their first goal is a pastor who preaches well. Yet, few evaluate sermons against any objective criteria.
Below is an excerpt of material I wrote that gives suggestions for how search committees should evaluate sermons.
If you would like more information, you can e-mail me at chris at theredbrickchurch.org.
Pictures of Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
NY Times slideshow of the I35 west bridge collapse. HT: Kevin Cawley
Piper speaks about the Bridge
John Piper makes a few powerful comments about the frailty of life while video shows from around the bridge in Minneapolis.
Mahaney on Conflict
Here is a great article on conflict by C.J. Mahaney. If you are married or involved in a church or simply breathing, then you need to read this one.
Piper on the Minneapolis Bridge
Read John Piper’s excellent thoughts on the collapse of the bridge in Minneapolis. The bridge is about one mile from his church.