I have been convinced for some time that there are seasons in ministry. I am not suggesting that ministry is cyclical or subject to anything other than the ultimate sovereignty of God. However, in God’s wise providence, it seems that…
The March 2012 issue of CREDO Magazine is now online. CREDO is an excellent website and online magazine of theological and devotional reflection. Highly recommended. The latest issue of the magazine is dedicated to the church’s mission to make disciples.
Iaian Murray’s excellent book Revival and Revivalism traces the history of American evangelicalism from 1750-1858 with special emphasis on the birth of revivalism and the troubling practices that ensued. This history matters because it truly helps to explain how specific…
We are treated with another guest post from Tim Fall. Anyone who reads my comments section is familiar with his great insights. You can now find him as a contributor at The Radical Journey. “Many are the plans in a…
On losing the sense of God’s holiness in the church: When prayers become the equivalent of “Yo, how you doin’?!” then something has gone awry. Public prayers should lead people into the presence of God, and that should be a…
The church ought to welcome its children into its corporate worship gatherings. Of course it is a sign of our times that this has to be said. Not long ago, holding separate worship services for children, youth, singles, etc would…
On Sunday I preached part 9 in our current series through Philippians. It is entitled “To Believe And To Suffer” and can be listened to or downloaded HERE.
It may be that you often hear of people praying for revival or are encouraged to do so yourself. It may also be that you are frustrated by what this usually means. In my experience, people praying for revival are…
A Ref21 reader has asked if I have any thoughts on lectio divina, a rather pretentious term for contemplative Bible reading, whether individual or in a group. A description of what it typically entails can be found here. On the…
A Ref21 reader has asked if I have any thoughts on lectio divina, a rather pretentious term for contemplative Bible reading, whether individual or in a group. A description of what it typically entails can be found here. On the…
