The preacher catches wind that someone in his congregation is living in egregious sin. And this Sunday his text just so happens to be about that particular sin. That’s a bit unsettling, but he actually preaches verse-by-verse for moments such… Continue Reading
I’ve been spending a good amount of my time studying the biblical doctrine of hope. In doing so I uncovered this gem from John Bunyan and thought you might enjoy. (I’ve tried to modernize the language or summarize where necessary)… Continue Reading
Division within the body of Christ is ultimately a heart issue. But it’s also, in part, a culture issue. What I mean is that there are certain practices which will stoke the flames of controversy and division rather than assisting… Continue Reading
If you want to be a miserable pastor there is one certain way to do it; namely, be a people-pleaser. Richard Baxter says it well: “Remember what a life of unquietness and continual vexation you choose, if you place your… Continue Reading