From Power Through Prayer by Edward M. Bounds, chapter 4, Tendencies to be Avoided. It is impossible for the preacher to keep his spirit in harmony with the divine nature of his high calling without much prayer. That the preacher by dint of duty and laborious fidelity to the work and routine of the ministry […]
Where are the books?
What have you been reading lately? Great quote from Spurgeon here highlighted at Pyromaniacs today. You need to read. Renounce as much as you will all light literature, but study as much as possible sound theological works, especially the Puritanic writers, and expositions of the Bible. We are quite persuaded that the very best way […]
Dad, You need to lead
Dad, you need to lead. Your kids need you to lead. Your wife needs you to lead. And for the Godly father, leading begins with teaching your family God’s Word. But for some that seems like a daunting task. You might be thinking, “How do I teach my family God’s Word when I hardly grasp […]
Vacation slides
Remember the slide show? You know, the one your dad would show of all the pictures from your vacation he took with the Kodak Instamatic? Well these days it’s even easier to bore your friends and loved ones with all your vacation photos. With the digital camera we were actually able to take 373 photos […]
Pastoral Ministry in Union with Christ
Philip Ryken shares this powerful Luther quote at the Reformation21 blog today. Good stuff… Luther said: The ministers of the Gospel should be men who are not too easily affected by praise or criticism, but simply speak of the benefit and the glory of Christ and seek the salvation of souls. Whenever you are being […]
Loneliness on Patrol
Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? –Hebrews 12:9 Who would miss a grizzly Marine Corps drill instructor screaming in their face for the smallest slip-up? After a grueling three months of Marine boot […]