On Guard
To be an elder is a high and sober calling. Scripture makes clear what that calling requires from the man who fills that office. I am fortunate to serve in a church whose elders I am able to honor with…
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Clear thinking on Mormonism
With the presidential campaign in full swing, Mitt Romney’s candidacy has brought the issue of Mormonism into the public debate. Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. It is not longer the backwoods little cult struggling…
Sunday’s Sermon
On Sunday I preached a sermon from Matthew 16:13-20 entitled “Christ Builds His Church.” You can listen to or download the sermon HERE.
Indelible Grace
This Sunday (October 15) Indelible Grace will be leading worship in all three morning services at Church of the Saviour. Indelible Grace Music grew out of ministering to college students, primarily through Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). We saw many touched…
Hazardous
From a disturbing article published by the Schaeffer Institute: When I was with another church growth consulting firm, we did a major study of pastors and came up with some astounding statistics. We found that 90% of pastors work more…
Repenting of Ministry
A story from Reuters records the following sad words concerning Steve Jobs’ decision to authorize a biography on his life: Steve Jobs, in pain and too weak to climb stairs a few weeks before his death, wanted his children to…
Credo
The first issue of Credo, an excellent new ejournal, is now available. It focuses on the doctrine of Scripture with an emphasis on inerrancy. It is well worth reading. PDF available HERE.
Free book for your Kindle…
Right now you can get Dan Phillips new book, World-Tilting Gospel free for Kindle HERE. Dan Phillips is both easy and edifying to read, and I have been doing so for many years, so I am delighted to commend this…
No greater privilege…
I always need to hear some things. But there are other things I really, really need to hear. HT: Tim Challies
Helping People Change…
Excellent DVD from Paul Tripp and Tim Lane: Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands. This is ideal for a small group or even private study. Also, add Paul’s outstanding book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands to your “must read” list.