Blog 150: 3.20.43 – 3.20.44
The third petition of the Lord’s Prayer, ‘thy will be done on earth’, is a necessary corollary of the first two. If God is truly our Father, and if our desire is truly for the expansion of his kingdom, we…
Blog
Read MoreBlog 150: 3.20.43 – 3.20.44
Why so many pastors give up
Let me begin with a disclaimer. This post does not reflect my own state of mind. I am one of those fortunate pastors who has served two churches who have cared for and loved me. Of course it is possible…
“Thick Skin and a Big Heart”
I saw the following over at Tullian’s blog…Scotty Smith, Pastor for Preaching, Teaching, and Worship at Christ Community Church (PCA) in Franklin, Tennessee wrote the following prayer based upon Romans 12:17-21: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful…
When a Concordance Falls into the Wrong Hands
Using a concordance ought to require a license. The following video is just one more sad example of sloppy and kooky biblical exegesis. And as long as it sells there will continue to be an audience for “pin the tail…
Sunday’s Sermon
Last Sunday’s sermon was part 10 in the Hebrew’s series – “The Sabbath Rest” (Hebrews 4:1-5). You can listen to or download it HERE.
Christians and Health Care Reform
Check out this excellent discussion on the Al Mohler Radio Program on the topic of how Christians ought to think about health care reform. Healthcare is in the media today, and at the top of the President’s domestic policy agenda.…
Blog 149: 3.20.37 – 3.20.42
In this section, Calvin addresses the first two petition sin the Lord’s Prayer. First, he reflects upon the importance of saying that God is our Father. This allows us to approach him with confidence, knowing the our relationship to him is one…
Criticism
Criticizing someone redemptively is a spiritual act of service. It is also something that needs to be thought through carefully before doing it. Often times we criticize not for the purpose of blessing and healing but for the purpose of…
Themelios
The latest issue of Themelios is now online. In addition to a number of reviews there are lots of pieces worth reading: Carson on polemical theology, Trueman on advice for those thinking about a PhD, essays on Luther and baptismal…
Blog 148: 3.20.31 – 3.20.36
In these paragraphs, Calvin addresses the rudiments of public worship. He sees speaking and singing in prayer to be highly commendable when they are connected to the heart’s longing for God, as they help to exercise the mind and keep it…