Francis Chan: “Think Hard, Stay Humble”
Practical advice from an experienced pastor in which we learn that marrying well is of first importance
Jamie is the heroine of this post. Since I have now sojourned this earth considerably longer than Israel was in the wilderness, I am qualified to dispense advice. (1) If you ever get up to preach in front of a…
Should “peace” be the criteria for Christian decision making?
Haddon Robinson: If we think about it, peace cannot be the proof that we’re in God’s will. If ever anyone was in God’s will, it was our Lord Jesus Christ. But the Bible tells us that just before His crucifixion,…
Are older pastors wiser?
Not necessarily. Earlier this week, I observed that wisdom should grow with age. One of the comments balances that post in a wonderful way. The below comment is from Pastor Jess Miller and is worth reading. This is an interesting…
A book I look forward to reading
Since seminary, no theologian has helped me clarify my thinking like John Piper. As I wrote in Unpacking Forgiveness, Piper helped me understand that there is not a tension between God’s glory and my joy. As he has said, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.”
This book is sure to stretch our thinking, but it will be worth the effort.
A movie recommendation from Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas frames a suggestion for entertainment by reminding us of the Carter years: In 1977, things were similarly gloomy. The misery index under President Jimmy Carter reflected the mood of many Americans. The president would come to speak of…
It’s not necessarily a sin to be under 20 years of age or a pastor under 40
It’s not necessarily a sin to be under 20 years of age any more than it is a sin to be a pastor who is under 40. Having said that, there are unique temptations for those who are young. One…
Favorite Football Pictures: “Team Joy”
I take a lot of pictures during football season and this is one of my favorites so far. First, it’s of Mason, one of our youth scoring a touchdown. But, what I really like about this one is that it…
Question: What price do we pay when forgiving others?
I often receive forgiveness questions from those who read Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds. Below is an excellent question. There is one statement of the book that has caused me think more than anything else. …
Dr. Al Mohler – Divorce the Scandal of the Evangelical Conscience
Dr. Mohler: Evangelical Christians are gravely concerned about the family, and this is good and necessary. But our credibility on the issue of marriage is significantly discounted by our acceptance of divorce. To our shame, the culture war is not…