Augustine: It is a great duty of natural affection (it will be said) for a father to lay up for his sons; rather it is a great vanity, one who must soon die is laying up for those who must…
So That All Might Hear Christ’s Gospel and Exalt Christ’s Glory
In recent months, no preacher has challenged me more about outreach and missions than David Platt. If you haven’t watched this sermon yet – – – do so soon! Excerpts from a recent interview of Platt include these quotes: Have…
What Should Excite You About Going to Church
John MacArthur with an excellent thought about what should excite us about going to church. When you think about coming to church, what aspect do you look forward to the most? For the sake of this discussion, let’s assume your…
The Wall Street Journal: Joblessness Hits the Pulpit
I suppose it is no surprise that the economy is affecting church staffing. It reminds me again to be so thankful for how God has provided for our church. When Tim Ryan was called to an urgent meeting last year…
The Generosity Matrix
Some helpful thoughts on giving from Justin Taylor and J.D. Greear: I’ve found this post by J.D. Greear to be very helpful in thinking about giving, generosity, and possessions. He begins by identifying two different extremes that Christians often hold…