I grew up on a farm in Southeast Iowa near the town of Keosauqua. When my parents first started farming, my dad had a second job, so when I was 8 and 9 years old I was responsible for taking care of the animals in the evenings. It was especially hard during short winter days. I can still remember cold, dark evenings, with the wind cutting into my face and wire bucket handles digging into my fingers. Sometimes water would splash onto my coveralls and freeze.
A Tolkien Quote
Hopefully my sermons have more clarity than Bilbo’s eleventy first birthday speech.
Addressing his community, the enigmatic Bilbo said:
I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
A New Jonathan Edwards Publication
I’m by no means that well read where Jonathan Edwards is concerned. But, whenever I’ve expended the energy to really meditate on Edwards, I’ve found great riches.
Suffering Physically? Or, Struggling with Sin?
If you, or someone you know, is suffering physically – – be encouraged by Jerry Bridges sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 given at Covenant Life church – – it is a deeply encouraging exposition.
Steroids, HGH, Pettitte, and Forgiveness
I don’t know, Major League Pitcher, Andy Pettitte. But, I prayed for him this afternoon.
Socially Acceptable, Yet Powerful Addictions
Maybe you are an addict . . .
Global Prayer Digest
I am praying that our church will really focus on missions in 2008. Desiring God Ministries pointed me to a great web site.
Shaking Hands with Hitler
Assuming you didn’t, aren’t you thankful you never shook hands with Hitler?
What Scares Me Most as a Pastor
If you asked me, “What is your biggest fear as a pastor?” The answer would be easy.
Read More Discerningly in ’08
Christians (especially those in leadership) should read discerningly. But, what to read?
Here are three simple steps you can take to do a better job with reading. . .