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Bully Pulpit

A new feature at Mortification Of Spin is a shorter, high impact broadcast called “Bully Pulpit.” It’s our way of responding to calls for weekly rather than bi-weekly editions. Our goal is to hit one topic rather quickly but thoughtfully…

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The High Stakes of Ordination

On Saturday (Sept 21, 2013) I took vows to be a Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). I was, at that time received into the Blue Ridge Presbytery and formally accepted the call to be Lead Pastor…

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The Constant Reader

I’m looking forward to getting my hands on Dr. Tom Nettles new biography of Charles Spurgeon: Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon.

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New Mortification of Spin

The latest Mortification of Spin is up and running. If you get heartburn over the mention of the word “liturgy,” you may find some proverbial antacid in the thoughtful conversation between our hosts on this episode of The Mortification of…

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Behold Your God

//player.vimeo.com/video/51532043?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0 Behold Your God looks like a very helpful resource for churches to use in Sunday School, small groups, session meetings, etc.

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Sunday’s Sermon

On Sunday I preached my first sermon as pastor elect of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, VA. It was a blessing to open God’s Word with these beloved saints. My text for the sermon was Psalm 96. You can listen…

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When the music does what the sermon doesn’t

In his latest article over at Ref21 Carl Trueman recounts a recent visit he made to King’s Chapel at Cambridge University. Trueman, a graduate of Cambridge, remembers the gospel-less preaching of King’s Chapel during his student days. However, on this visit…