Meditate on Psalm 37 in order to consider what it means to be meek and inherit the earth. Have you noticed that when Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5),” he gave the…
Video for When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search
Even if you’re not in a pastoral transition, the below video is worth watching to hear Tony Kroening and Ken Sande talk about being biblical Peacemakers. I am really excited to be leading a panel discussion tomorrow at 8:00 AM…
The Gospel Coalition Conference available through live streaming
Tuesday through Thursday, I am looking forward to participating in the Gospel Coalition conference. I will be leading a panel discussion, meeting up with friends, enjoying the Gettys as they lead in worship, and soaking in the preaching. Even if…
Rory McIlroy and the Deepest Sports Psychology
The Masters may be my favorite sporting event of the year to watch. Yesterday, I was pulling for Rory McIlroy but it was not to be. He had a 4 stroke lead going into the final round but had a…
Angry Birds: The Movie
I just recently heard about the game. Now, there’s a movie. HT: Kevin DeYoung
Tempted and Tried
A fascinating and helpful discussion between pastor/author/seminary dean Russell Moore and Justin Taylor. I have not yet watched the entire video, dinner calls!, but after the first minute I was hooked. Justin Taylor Interview – Russell Moore, “Tempted and Tried”…
Why Christians sing in church
On Desiring God’s blog, Bob Kauflin summarizes why Christians sing in church with 3 “R’s”: Christians sing together during corporate worship gatherings. Colossians 3:16-17 helps us understand why. Paul tells us that worshiping God together in song is meant to…
Douthat reflects on “The Shutdown that Wasn’t”
Ross Douthat is almost always worth reading. This morning he considers the budget compromise from a couple of angles: I would like to thank John Boehner, Harry Reid and President Obama for vindicating my decision not to write about the…
A very simple devotional tip for your Saturday
How frequently do you read the Bible aloud? Take a couple of minutes this Saturday – – say less than 5 even – – and read a passage aloud to yourself. It is best to do it more than once. …
Tim Keller interviewed by The Atlantic
The Atlantic recently interviewed pastor and author Tim Keller. Without comparing myself to Tim Keller!, I can relate to a great deal he says about what it’s like for a pastor to write. In 1989, Timothy Keller moved from rural…