After watching the sermon by David Platt, one young person asked an important question. I think it is such an important question that I am answering it in a new post. Hi Pastor Chris. I thought that sermon was very…
Carl Trueman on Assessing Leaders
Carl Trueman: The Greek historian Herodotus tells the story of an encounter between Croesus, the fantastically wealthy king of Lydia, and the Athenian sage and lawmaker, Solon. Pointing to his wealth and power, Croesus asked Solon if he considered him…
Easily The Most Beautiful Site in the World
We should all agree about the most beautiful site in the world . . . . One summer our family was at the Garden of Versailles near Paris. It was the summer of my sabbatical. We stayed in the Lauterbrunnen…
For Those Who Recruit Workers in Local Churches
Here’s a post from Fall of 2009. It is that time of the year when churches are working to make sure they have slots filled for Fall ministries. It’s a challenge. “The workers are few.” But before you get discouraged,…
Analyzing Half-Hearted Obedience: Identifying the Cause
Why is half-hearted obedience so common? Why do people come to church if they don’t plan to love Christ with all their heart, soul, and mind? If we can identify the cause, then we can repent where repentance is needed.…
You Need a Church As Much as Noah Needed the Ark
The Church is God’s vessel for this age. You need a local church as much as Noah needed the ark. Sure, it is not a perfect vessel. The ark wasn’t perfect either. But it beats being dog paddling in the…
The Wind at Our Back for Preaching
Thanks for praying for your pastor’s sermon preparation. As a pastor, there is no greater feeling in sermon preparation then when you can tell God’s people have been praying for you. It’s August 16 when I am writing this –…
Reach Out to Those Who Unplug From the Local Church
Reaching out to someone who has drifted from church involvement requires a small, loving effort. But it can make an eternal difference. You can probably think of someone who has stepped away from involvement in a local church. There are…
Kiss an Angel Good Morning – But How?
Whether it is in our marriages, church, or workplace, a small effort can lead to a spiral of positive outcomes. Even a kiss can make a big difference. In their book, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard,…
Eric McKiddie: 3 Steps to An Encouraging Hospital Visit
It is not just pastors that should make hospital visits. Nearly all Christians should make hospital visits when appropriate. But the what to do when you get there? Eric McKiddie has a very helpful 3 point summary. Eric’s list includes…