One of the things our church has worked hard at is keeping our membership rolls current. Our church is 153 years old and at times, this means removing names of people who are no longer committed to our church (only…
Thinking Theologically About Memorial Day
Kevin DeYoung: This is post probably has something to make everyone unhappy. But here goes. With Memorial Day on Monday (in the U.S.) and, no doubt, a number of patriotic services scheduled for this Sunday, I want to offer a…
Ever feel like this is how you came to lead?
HT: Darryl Dash
Motivation to Care For Your Pastor
As I have written previously (see motivation for caring for your pastor) one of the ways that the Bible motivates people to care for their pastor is by encouraging them that it is in their own best interest. Care for…
What Moses Did Wrong
Tim Keller reflects on the nature of Moses’s mistake, and in so doing gives leaders a timely exhortation: I have always found Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:21-22 to be shattering. He begins by reminding his listeners that anyone who murders…
Francis Chan: God’s Thoughts Are Not Our Thoughts
Francis Chan reflects on people who begin sentences with phrases like, “I can’t believe in a God who. . .” This brief video is well worth 10 minutes of your time. HT: Randy Alcorn
Three minutes and twenty eight seconds to learn/review the heart of the doctrine of salvation
Mark Driscoll on the “Great Exchange”: HT: Z
Heidelberg Q. 21 – What is true faith?
Try reading through this question and answer twice. The first time read to get a feel for it. The second time read with rhythm and expression. Q. 21 – What is true faith? A. True faith is not only a…
Be Who You Are: Indicative and Imperative
Feeling like the Christian life is too much? Elyse Fitzpatrick shares a key insight that may help. Elyse Fitzpatrick: So many of us cavalierly gloss over what he has done and zero in on what we’re to do, and that…
Octopus for hire
HT: Laughing Squid