Luther died on February 18 of 1546, 464 years ago yesterday. The news didn’t reach Wittenberg until the following day. Heiko Oberman: The town and university were totally unprepared for the news. It was early morning, and as usual during…
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…
In whom should a pastor invest?
Guys –-here is one of the reasons I am making ministry to our men such a priority. Colin Marshall and Tony Payne in the recommended, The Trellis and the Vine: The Ministry Mind Shift that Changes Everything: But if we…
Paul Tripp: “Too many of us are trying to have hundred dollar conversations in dime moments”
Paul Tripp’s, What Did You Expect? (Redesign): Redeeming the Realities of Marriage,is one of the best books I have ever read on marriage. If you’re married or a pastor (or perhaps if you simply know someone who is married), then…
Like James Emery White, “I’m a book man”
I do have a Kindle. It is an extremely convenient device. Otherwise, I relate very directly to this post. I am, unashamedly, a book man. You may have expected me to say a “reading” man, which would also be true.…
Looking for a good mystery?
I really enjoy the Ian Rutledge series written by Charles Todd (a mother and son team). I just finished The Red Door and thought it as strong as ever. The series is set in England just after World War I. …
Books I recommend
People ask me sometimes for book recommendations. You can visit my Amazon store here. Full disclosure: If you buy something while you’re there. I will make a few cents. If you buy a Kindle while you’re there, I’ll make a…
“Since nothing we intend is ever faultless, and nothing we attempt ever without error . . .”
David Augsburger: Since nothing we intend is ever faultless, and nothing we attempt ever without error, and nothing we achieve without some measure of finitude and fallibility we call humanness, we are saved by forgiveness. This quote is a good…
A sobering reminder for leaders (we suffer most)
I keep forgetting this one shared by Daryl Dash. “A good and sobering reminder from D.A. Carson in The Cross and Christian Ministry: We follow a crucified Messiah. All the eschatological promises regarding the new heaven and the new earth,…
On the Jeweled Crowns that Grandparents Wear
Grandchildren are jewels that adorn the countenance of their grandparents. I assume you agree, Grandparents are one of the greatest features of God’s creation. I have never met someone who opposed the institution of grandparents. Why wouldn’t we love grandparents? …