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 […]
Why do we need better Bible translations?
Frank Turk takes on the TNIV debate–Who’s afraid of TNIV?
What does that verse mean to you?
Pulpit Magazine’s blog has moved to my favorite blogging software, WordPress, and today posts an important piece on interpreting scripture. What Does This Verse Mean “to Me”? The nucleus of all that is truly practical is sown up in the teaching of Scripture. We don’t make the Bible relevant; it is inherently so, simply because […]
How to be a responsible Christian blogger
Wondering what it takes to be a Christ-honoring Christian blogger? Blog Responsibly at Boundless Webzine will give you good insight into what it means to be a real Christian blogger. source: Tim Challies
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 […]
I’m OK, you’re OK
I have at times heard folks say that people need to feel good about themselves or folks need to think more highly of themselves–“it is not good for people to think of themselves too lowly.” Charles Spurgeon has said well that, “At the very outset of the Christian life these two things should be very […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Yes folks it’s college football season and the Buckeyes open today playing Northern Illinois. It’s nice to see the Bucks ranked #1 but that doesn’t mean a thing if they don’t win. My hopes are high for another great season. Listening to 610 WTVN web radio and just heard head coach Jim Tressel just quote […]
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 […]