The Church

Paul Lamey over at Expository Thoughts summarizes D. A. Carson on Expository Preaching from a 1996 issue of Leadership Journal… Don’t abandon expository preaching: It is the method least likely to stray from Scripture. It teaches people how to read their Bibles. It gives confidence to the preacher and authorizes the sermon. It meets the […]

It’s been a long week. It’s Saturday night. I just finished studying for tomorrow’s services. I’d usually like to be ready before now but an eye problem took me to the doctor today, then I couldn’t get the van started, someone called and wanted to see the truck we’re selling, we had a little birthday […]

As a pastor I’ve found great encouragement from Charles Spurgeon. Preaching pastors–those who truly wish to preach God’s Word–those who would devote themselves to the work of preaching when it seems the world around them has better ideas for giving direction to the church and reaching the lost than with preaching–should find great encouragement in […]

TMS Alumni Blog has a piece on Pursuing Pastoral Virtues. Here’s the abreviated list, but you should read the full post. “Considering the difficulties of ministry and what it is that moves us off course – what are those things that keep us on the course?” WISDOM – I need an abundance of wisdom (James […]

Reading The Best of Vance Havner1 this morning, his thoughts struck a common cord I’ve been challenged with lately, one I think more ministers of the Gospel should heed–especially myself. Vance Havner says… “I am convinced that if the devil can’t make us lazy, he will make us so busy here and there that the […]

The New York Times has a piece today on Dave Ramsey. He’s serious about debt free living and doles out down to earth financial advice with a little marriage counseling mixed in when needed. His book Total Money Makeover is a worthwhile read and if you can’t find his weekday radio program locally you can […]