Stories have a way of catching your attention, drawing you in and helping you explore another world. Not only that but stories have the ability to shape the way you think, the way you understand and see the world around you. Stories are a powerful way to share the gospel, but also, as this bookContinue reading “Gospel Stories”
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Motyer by the Day
Alec Motyer was a well known British Bible teacher and author who has written lots of commentaries and books on a variety of topics. He had the ability to take the deep theology of Isaiah and the Psalms and root it in the every day life of a Christian. In my opinion his commentary onContinue reading “Motyer by the Day”
Does God really love everyone?
I was driving today and in front of me was a car with a bumper sticker that read “Smile – God loves you”. It’s a sentiment that everyone likes the idea of – a loving God in the sky who bestows love on people. If you’ve been around church for any length of time you’llContinue reading “Does God really love everyone?”
Productivity, Doubts, Dead Kings and a Deeper Faith
I love to read, as you have probably already guessed by now. I read almost exclusively Christian material – not because I think it’s wrong to read other material, but simply because I have a lot of books to review and a small number of hours in the day. I read everything from modern dayContinue reading “Productivity, Doubts, Dead Kings and a Deeper Faith”
Engaging Children’s Books That Point to Jesus
Every now and then I receive a children’s book to review. Obviously, I am not the intended audience and my daughter isn’t even 2 years old. However, I look at these books and still review them. This way, parents, grandparents, friends, and family can know what good books are available. These books will help childrenContinue reading “Engaging Children’s Books That Point to Jesus”
Rethinking the Rapture: A Biblical Perspective
Some of the most heated theological debates I’ve observed over the years have been about eschatology – the theology of the end times. Some people take their eschatology so seriously. They doubt the salvation of others who disagree with them. Shocking, I know, but I’ve seen it. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve beenContinue reading “Rethinking the Rapture: A Biblical Perspective”
Enjoying Jesus
The Christian life isn’t always a walk in the park. Sin can cloud our thinking about the things of God. Distractions can rob us of the ability to be in awe of Jesus. Our lack of discipline and devotion can make it seem that the Spirit is not at work in us. I would sayContinue reading “Enjoying Jesus”
Effective Sermon Application: Balancing Head, Heart, and Hands
If you’ve been tagging along with the blog for the past week you will have deduced from my posts that I’ve been doing some thinking lately on preaching. Don’t worry, this is the last post on preaching for a little while at least. One of the aspects of preaching that I’ve been contemplating a lotContinue reading “Effective Sermon Application: Balancing Head, Heart, and Hands”
Preaching as the Primary Means of Grace
I have lost count of the number of books on preaching that I’ve read over the years, everything on the range from practical ‘how to’ books to academic books on the intricacies of handling Bible texts well in their redemptive historical context. As a Pastor and preacher I love to read about preaching. I regularlyContinue reading “Preaching as the Primary Means of Grace”
Why Preaching Requires a Human Touch
What is preaching? A. W. Tozer said “To be effective the preacher’s message must be alive; it must alarm, arouse, challenge; it must be God’s present voice to a particular people.” John Owen said “The first and principal duty of a pastor is to feed the flock by diligent preaching of the word” D. L.Continue reading “Why Preaching Requires a Human Touch”
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