Bob McCabe at Theologically Driven, the blog at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, writes about the frequent misuse of Proverbs 29:18 which has often become the call for vision casting among many pastors and the churches they lead. Proverbs 29:18 (ESV) Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he […]
Thank God for Moe Bergeron and Desiring God
I love this story of Moe Bergeron who started the work of making John Piper’s sermons available electronically to the world many years ago. I thank God for Moe and for the technology he used to help begin this powerful ministry. Watch this. http://vimeo.com/54379117 I remember discovering John Piper’s ministry online many years ago when […]
Laying down your life or laying down on the job?
In ministry there’s a constant challenge to be patient (2 Timothy 4:2) and the temptation to play it safe and just “get along”. But God never intended for His church to be a “safe” place. The message of Christ and of His church has been and always will be one of radical change. The change […]
Tried, steadfast and blessed
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. –James 1:12 The following are seven quotes from Spurgeon’s sermon on James 1:12 on being tried, remaining steadfast and being blessed. Some suppose […]
Catch the kid – Saturday silly
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4 Question Quiz – Are You An Overfunctioning Pastor?
Are you a pastor? Here’s a helpful quiz to test yourself. And if you aren’t a pastor here’s a reminder to pray for and help yours. Are you overfuntioning? Are you denying "the giftedness of the body of Christ"? Are you playing "Holy Spirit in people’s lives"? Are you failing to "let people wrestle with […]