The Constant Reader
I am excited to see the publication of Thy Word is Still Truth. “The embattled title casts this book as an apologia for Westminster Seminary’s stand in a recent internal debate. Yes, it is all of that, but it is…
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Effective personal evangelism: prayer
The marks of effective personal evangelism we have surveyed so far are love, tenacity, boldness, consistency and understanding. The sixth mark of the effective personal evangelist is prayer. The place of prayer in this list is not a marker of…
Forces of Darkness?
Are we undermining the witness of the church if we participate in Halloween activities? Carl, Todd, and I discuss costumes, Ouija Boards, contextualization, Christian liberty, wisdom issues, and which rock stars that Carl thinks we resemble. Take a listen here.
Sunday’s Sermon
Sunday was Reformation Sunday. I preached from 2 Timothy on the Scripture’s authority and sufficiency. The title of the sermon is “Above All Earthly Powers” and can be listened to HERE.
Halloween or the Lord’s Day?
Michael Ives, pastor of the Presbyterian Reformed Church of East Greenwich, RI, wrote a helpful piece on Halloween that is well worth reading. With the day fast approaching, this thought provoking article will assist us as we seek to live…
Spiritual Formation in Emerging Adulthood
David P. Setran and Chris A. Kiesling, Spiritual Formation in Emerging Adulthood: A Practical Theology for College and Young Adult Ministry. Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2013. v + 280pp. Paperback $21.99. According to Setran and Kiesling, the years between 18…
A Plea for Discernment
Good stuff from Aimee Byrd: The other day I was in the middle of a workout when the phone rang. I glance over to notice that it is my grandma. Better get that. As I push the pause button and…
A Plea to Pastors and Elders
I recently heard of yet another field experiment demonstrating how easily a stranger at the park can lure an unsuspecting child. Even though parents felt confident in their discussions about not talking to strangers, and especially not to follow them…
A Plea to Pastors and Elders
I recently heard of yet another field experiment demonstrating how easily a stranger at the park can lure an unsuspecting child. Even though parents felt confident in their discussions about not talking to strangers, and especially not to follow them…
Beneath Your Beautiful
So my daughter was playing a song in the car this week that made me think. It’s called, “Beneath Your Beautiful,” by UK artist Labrinth, featuring Emeli Sande. He is singing to a girl who seems to have it all…