Wittmer points out that this might not play very well on the Larry King show (click here).
Pray that your pastor preaches to the whole choir
Here is a post that will help you better pray for your pastor(s) and his preaching. Kevin DeYoung has written about the different sections of the figurative choir that preaching needs to address. This points to one of most challenging…
True or false: God can do anything but fail?
How about a True or False question? See if you can get this one right. True or False, God can do anything but fail? One more time, True or False, God can do anything but fail? The answer is “False.”…
Your chance to be introduced to the greatest theologian in the history of North America
For a very limited time, you can order an excellent introduction to Jonathan Edwards at 50% off. Click here. *********** A few years ago, I mentioned in a sermon that Jonathan Edwards was the greatest theologian in the history of…
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…
Collin Hansen: “Love Where You Live”
Usually when Stillman Valley makes the news, it’s relative to high school football. But, a recent Christianity Today article used our church and town to illustrate a point about community. In the CT article referenced below, there was even a…
NPR: In the land of Mao, a rising tide of Christianity
A recent NPR article surveys the rapid spread of Christianity in China. It concludes: China’s Christians are pushing back the boundaries, and the authorities don’t seem to know how to respond. Recent reports say some leaders of larger unofficial churches…
“Have a theology of suffering before it befalls you, so that when it hits you land on solid ground”
See also, D.A. Carson – – How can God allow suffering and evil in the world? and Piper, “When you hug those who are suffering, you need a place to stand.” Matt Chandler is a young pastor with a brain…
Your first business every day
Psalms are a wonderful place to get your soul into a “happy state.” This summer, I have been memorizing Psalm 65. The Psalm shows us how we can experience joy when we meditate on how both the power of God…