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 […]
7 Post election posts
Here are a few of post election posts I believe are worth your time. What We Need Now (and Evermore) (Jared Wilson) – “If you, like me, believe last night’s election results constitute the sovereign chastening of God’s people in this nation for employing idolatry in opposition to the calling of evil good, you are, […]