I recently read a children’s biography on the life of John Stott. I picked it up because I knew I could finish it in one sitting and maybe pass it on to my children in a few years. John Stott is one of my heroes in the faith. The Cross of Christ was a book that significantly … More Lessons from the Life of John Stott
When someone is defending against criticism, they may use the expression “only God can judge me.” On one hand, there is an ounce truth to the statement as it stands. On the other hand, it’s important to observe the underlying motives and attitudes behind the statement when people use it. In my experience, most uses … More Only God Can Judge You
I praise the Lord for Ravi Zacharias’ influence on me as a young Christian. This Q&A is the earliest memory I have of listening to Ravi Zacharias, I highly recommend it to you. I remember downloading this as an MP3 and listening to it over and over again. Albert Mohler and the late R.C. Sproul … More Thankful for Ravi Zacharias
This is a quick take on spiritual gifts. The post contains just several biblical observations on spiritual gifts along with some free resources on how to discover your spiritual gift. Quick Observations on Spiritual Gifts Awhile back, we had a men’s discussion group on the main spiritual gifts passages in the New Testament. We conducted observations … More Spiritual Gifts and How to Discover Them
I recognize that this post is self-serving, but the death of Darrin Patrick and Ed Stezer’s article really provoked the writing of this article. This is a personal post that considers the trials of all pastors. Be aware, the language used is very open and candid at times, so please do not mistake the openness … More How to Encourage Your Discouraged Pastor
