Currently I am taking the high school group through the book of Proverbs. It is a wonderful study! We are enjoying the rich practical insight that the Proverbs provides us with so that we can live a "Life of Wisdom to the Glory of God." Soon after we started our study into the book of Proverbs, … Continue reading Meditate on a Single Verse for the Good of your Soul
Preparing for the Pulpit: Piper and Edwards on the Ministry of Preaching
I'm a high school pastor. During the course of any given week, I usually teach/preach, on average, 2-3 times, one time being during our Sunday morning fellowship group. But this week I get the special opportunity to address the whole church body. I will continue in our Summer's series on the Psalms with a message from Psalm 63 entitled, Satisfied … Continue reading Preparing for the Pulpit: Piper and Edwards on the Ministry of Preaching
Stuff God Hates: Abominations in the Proverbs
We don't use the word abomination very often. It is not a part of our everyday vocabulary. In a sense, this is good. Words that we use often can tend to lose their 'punch,' whereas, words that we don't hear as often usually cause our ears to perk up and take a closer listen. The word abomination, despite its scarcity in our … Continue reading Stuff God Hates: Abominations in the Proverbs
Reflections on 'The Bruised Reed' by Richard Sibbes
I think Martin Lloyd Jones' endorsement of The Bruised Reed is a good place to start: I shall never cease to be grateful to...Richard Sibbs who was balm to my soul at a period in my life when I was overworked and badly overtired, and therefore subject in an unusual manner to the onslaughts of the … Continue reading Reflections on 'The Bruised Reed' by Richard Sibbes
Some Thoughts on Reading
Recently, I have been reflecting on reading. This would only make sense since I am reading regularly. It is something I enjoy, plus my job requires that I read, and read a lot. As I consider the discipline and/or hobby of reading, I often find myself thinking of ways I can read better, learn more, … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Reading
Think Better: Go on a Run
Donald Whitney, in his book, Simplify Your Spiritual Life, reminds us to "Remember the Physicality of Spirituality." He writes, Our bodies are not merely disposable containers for our eternal souls. God could have made us to be disembodied souls, living forever in a condition like the souls in Heaven live while waiting for resurrected bodies...But … Continue reading Think Better: Go on a Run
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