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
We celebrated Zachary’s 5th birthday today. The big ’05’–Happy Birthday Zack!
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
I know you all can’t wait to get my pick for Sunday’s Super Bowl. STEELERS it is. Had them picked early in the season–even over the unbeaten Colts. May be just wishful thinking on my … Link Spots – 2/1/06Read more
I was just speaking last night to someone at church about highlighting and writing in my own books as I read them. Today I find that Mortimer J. Adler has written a thoughtful piece on … Mark that bookRead 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
Don’t Waste Your Life! I read Piper’s book by the same title earlier this year and highly recommend it. Doug McHone suggests that listening to John Piper’s sermon, Boasting Only in the Cross, will “[put] … Here’s a resolutionRead more
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. We had a worship filled service this Christmas morning with our church family. It was great being together. Here’s the tree in our living room today right before … Merry ChristmasRead more
I’ve been using the social bookmark manager del.icio.us for a long time now and don’t know how I’d keep track of my bookmarks as efficiently without it. If you aren’t using del.icio.us yet or aren’t … Using del.icio.us effectivelyRead more
It’s another beautiful day in Northern Michigan. This is one of the many joys of living at Higgins Lake. We’re in a special snow belt–we seem to get a regular coating of the white stuff … Up NorthRead more
We were greeted by some seriously deep snow when we arrived home last night. We’d been in northern Ohio with family for Thanksgiving. We left Thursday morning in the midst of a blizzard and returned … Deep stuffRead more