Prophets in our Pulpits…
The Church at this moment needs men, the right kind of men, bold men… We languish for men who feel themselves expendable in the warfare of the soul, who cannot be frightened by threats of death because they have already…
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Reading Reflection:
Servanthood as Worship, Nate Palmer (Cruciform Press, 2010) My favorite part of this short read was the appendix, A Brief History of Service in the Church. I kind of wish it was the first chapter. Anyway, I really liked what…
What’s wrong with evangelicalism?
In a recent interview Phil Johnson was asked, “What is the biggest problem facing evangelicalism today and how should we respond?” Johnson answers: The greatest problem I see is the ever-broadening boundary of the evangelical movement and (corresponding to that)…
Floundering to Sodom
New York is the latest state to approve same-sex marriage. That makes the Empire State the sixth and largest state to approve of the practice. Make no mistake, these are defining moments for the United States. As marriage goes, so…
What makes an evangelical?
From Carl Trueman: [Evangelicalism] seems less sure of its identity than at any point in its history. I never cease to be shocked by how little I have in common with many others in the United Kingdom who now claim…
Good Theology Glorifies God
From Kevin DeYoung: John 16:12-15He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. (v. 14) If last week we looked at the importance of following Jesus with more than words, today we look…
To strike or not to strike
A number of folk in our congregation are asking the question is it legitimate to strike. In the next few months this will become more of an issue in the UK. Richard Perkins has written a helpul piece here
For pastors who feel like quiting…
Not long ago John Piper posted a journal entry from 1986 after just six years as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church. It is a warning that we not follow our emotions (or our heart). As a man who is easily…
The Good Kid
Reading Tim Keller’s Prodigal God provoked me to think more deeply about my own rebellion. It’s also got me thinking more about the way I parent. We don’t want our children to fall into a sinful lifestyle, and we surely are…