Give this Proverbs journal (Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation) as a gift and ask for it back when the recipient is through. You will both be blessed: eternally. The book of Proverbs is a gift…
Colin Smith: When God Can’t Forgive
If you’re unpacking forgiveness — and we all are in a broken world — then I highly recommend Colin Smith’s sermon, “When God Can’t Forgive.” Colin Smith: When God Can’t Forgive Part 1 Colin Smith: When God Can’t Forgive Part…
Hypocrisy and Illinois Governors. The Beat Goes On.
Christians in the Land of Lincoln (and elsewhere!) will be interested in Dr. Albert Mohler’s 10/5/17 podcast that summarizes what has Archbishop of Chicago calling out Governor Rauner of Illinois. I would encourage our church family to listen to Dr. Mohler…
J.I. Packer: An Outline of the Gospel Message
If you have questions about the relationship between God’s sovereignty and our sharing of the gospel, I highly recommend J.I.Packer’s classic, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. Below I have outlined J.I. Packer’s summary of the gospel message. Keep in…
Compare “Religion” and the Gospel
Which column describes your approach to the Christian life: religion? or the Gospel? The below table taken from Tim Keller’s, Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City, page 65). If you have more questions about what is meant by…
What does the Bible really teach about giving?
Help with sermon prep by making observations on giving found in 2 Corinthians 8-9. Share those with me via the comments or via email. Together let’s clear up some misconceptions about what the Bible really teaches about giving. Sunday I…
Sabbatical Update: Working at Resting
Sunday (6/4/17) Jamie and I were blessed by a sermon from Pastor Bruce McKanna on Sabbath rest. Bruce gave this beautiful challenge: “Don’t give yourself permission to rest so much as hear God’s permission.” The first Sunday of my sabbatical,…
Skeel’s True Paradox: How Christianity Makes Sense of Our World
One of my summer sabbatical goals is to read widely. Below is a book I would recommend for those looking for Christian beach reading. It is written at a level that is easily followed and offers a fresh look at…
Paul Tripp: Parenting is Gospel Ministry
One of the first videos every parent should watch — whether their children are three or thirty. The audio is available here.
Sabbatical Notes: Working at Resting
I’m thankful for the opportunity to recharge! A week into my sabbatical and here is some of how I’m working at recharging: Memorizing and meditating on Romans 11:33-36. I can’t believe I haven’t previously memorized. Lots of Scripture review and meditation. Listened…