The Church

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 … Dad, You need to leadRead more

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 … Vacation slidesRead more

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 … Pastoral Ministry in Union with ChristRead more

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 … Loneliness on PatrolRead more

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 … D. A. Carson on expository preachingRead more

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 … The Preacher As Servant of the WordRead more

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 … Keep preachingRead more

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 … Pastoral virtuesRead more

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 … Essential duties of a pastorRead more

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 … Dave Ramsey says ditch debtRead more

SpunkyHomeSchool shares a proper perspective on blogging and homeschooling success for Christian families.

Josh Mack shares some wisdom for us preachers and teachers who ought to be sure we’re listening, avoiding the “flapping lips syndrome”. It means I need to actually be interested in others. I have to … Stop talking and listen up–ya hear?Read more