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Meet Bernice: an ordinary hero for 45 years
An ordinary hero is a person who quietly (pastors don’t qualify) and faithfully serves. These are people we should honor. Do you know any ordinary heroes? Send them to me at chris theredbrickchurch.org Bernice is one of the sweetest…
Why the circle doesn’t always remain unbroken
It’s the 16th. Why not read Proverbs 16 today? Proverbs 16:28 reads, “A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.” On gossip, I recommend Matt Mitchell’s excellent book, Resisting Gossip: Winning the War of the Wagging Tongue.…
Meet Pastor Andrew Ford and Grand Ledge Baptist Church
Monday is for meeting other churches and pastors. One of my concerns for the church in North America today is that local churches are too disconnected from one another. While there are several highly visible churches, many of the people…
A good quote for pastors to consider on Sunday . . .
A good quote for pastors to consider on Sunday and every other day of the week. A preacher whose chief power is not in studious prayer is, to that extent, a man who does not know his business. A stringent…
A picture from Iceland
Psalm 19:1-6
Joni Mitchell’s Clouds & Sensucht (or what Lewis called joy)
I thought Joni Mitchell’s folk song, “Clouds,”was the most powerful part of the Olympics opening. Surely such music reminds us again that people know in the depths of their being that there is something more in life. Could people sing…
Piper on why many pulpits are powerless
All you need to levitate is a patch of wet pavement
Here for an explanation . . . let me know if you can figure out the Frisbee optical illusion. I gave my answer partial credit.
Hijacking the Brain: How pornography works
I have not yet read Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain . But, every pastor probably should. In the mean time, I have scanned Al Mohler’s thoughts. Al Mohler: We are fast becoming the pornographic society. Over…