Often the most hurting people I pastor are those who have family members who have turned their back on Christ. Below, Jon Bloom reminds us that Jesus knew this pain directly. Jon Bloom: Do you, like me, have family members…
Thank you to…Lowes and “Western Garden Book of Edibles”
I would like to make special notice. I have to say a special thank you to Lowe’s Home Depot,and the book called Western Garden Book of Edibles. Marybeth Brauns Marybeth’s gardening continues. She checked out a number of books from…
Dr. Paul Beals Entrusted the Gospel to Faithful Men and Women Qualified to Do the Same
One of my seminary professors, Dr. Paul Beals, was ushered into the presence of Christ on Tuesday, May 29. (See here). I am eternally thankful for the opportunity I had to study under men like Dr. Beals, Dr. Crawford, and…
In the wrong place emotionally? Memorize a Psalm in order to be moved.
If you need to be moved from one place emotionally to another: (1) Identify a Psalm that relates to your experience. (2) Systematically memorize it over a period of time. (3) As you do so, experience the movement of the…
Bricks: Be Ready for Our Story This Summer at The Red Brick Church
There will be a special treat for those who have prepared as families or individually for Sunday’s sermon . . . This coming Sunday (June 3, 2012) at The Red Brick Church I will begin a new preaching series, “Our…
According to the Bible, if someone has been divorced, can he or she remarry?
One of the questions that I address in Unpacking Forgiveness is whether or not someone who has been divorced can remarry. Below, I give a brief answer to this question for Christianity.com. I hasten to say that anyone working through…
Chuck Colson on Memorial Day
In a brief audio clip, the late Chuck Colson reflects on Memorial Day and mentions his highly recommended book, The Good Life. Click here to listen.
If you are tired in the Christian life, Tullian may help you understand why . . .
The reason many people are worn out in the Christian life is because they have fundamentally misunderstood how we grow as a believers. Here is an important video from Tullian in which he reflects on how Christians grow in grace.
What does that little word “Amen” express?
Consider how the Heidelberg Catechism defines the word “amen.” Heidelberg Question 129. What does that little word “Amen express”? Answer: Amen means, This is to be sure! It is even more sure that God listens to my prayer, than that…
M. Connor: “Today (5/26/12) was supposed to be my wedding day”
For the Gospel Coalition, M. Connor explains why her wedding was called off. May 26, 2012. It was supposed to be a momentous occasion—the day I would walk down the aisle in my mother’s lace wedding gown, peonies in hand,…