Battered Pastors (2)
The call to be a pastor is one of unparalleled privilege. It is a joy, though a sobering one, to preach God’s Word for the benefit of God’s people. For battered pastors, however, (and they are numerous) the glad labor…
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P&R Author Interview
My publisher, P&R, is running a series of author interviews on their blog. Yesterday was my turn. Here is a sample question: How do you deal with writer’s block? “Oh, let’s see, I usually start with a snack and increase…
A New Reformed Chickliterista?
For those who think that the world of Reformed chick lit is by and large dominated by very nice ladies who write poetry (sort of), love children and have sweet thoughts about everything from cooking to husbands (the present Mrs…
A New Reformed Chickliterista?
For those who think that the world of Reformed chick lit is by and large dominated by very nice ladies who write poetry (sort of), love children and have sweet thoughts about everything from cooking to husbands (the present Mrs…
A Lenten warning
Just in case someone thinks that the observance of Lent is not the start of a slippery slope, consider the following sad case of a man who thought it did not matter much . . .
Not relenting
I know I have been here before, but it is that time of year when we hear of those noble spirits who will be relinquishing chocolate (Book of Additions, chapter 1, verse 28), smartphones (Second Letter to the Accretions, chapter…
The Truth Isn’t Very Nice
One valuable friend that I have made through the internet is Carol Noren Johnson. She is a 70-year-old Christian wife, faithfully caring for her husband who is suffering through Alzheimer’s Disease. One thing that is so beautiful about Carol is…
The Compassion of Robust Doctrine
The latest episode of Mortification of Spin is up and running. What is the purpose of a robust theology if it cannot serve to practically help the believer? How does that theology play into God’s sovereignty through our suffering? Aimee,…
What I Learned from the Youngest Person in the Room
I had the honor of being the guest speaker at a women’s retreat last weekend. Given the setting of the retreat, and the four different sessions blocked out for me to speak, I incorporated about a half hour or so…
What I Learned from the Youngest Person in the Room
I had the honor of being the guest speaker at a women’s retreat last weekend. Given the setting of the retreat, and the four different sessions blocked out for me to speak, I incorporated about a half hour or so…