Fleming Rutledge reflects on Christian life as a time of waiting, doubt, and preparation. In the last week of his life, Jesus went to the temple every day to teach. He was engaged in a fight to the death, literally, with the religious leaders. This whole section of the Gospel of Matthew is always read …
Michael Milton asks whether pastors see themselves as a CEO or a shepherd. The answer will impact not just on a style of leadership, but on the nature of the body being led. He contrasts a purpose statement from a chief executive officer with one of his own creation about pastoral ministry: CEO Leadership First, …
Rend Collective’s Boldly I Approach works better than I thought it would at first. The lyrics are as thoughtful and strong as most of their output. And their folk-music styling makes it accessible to sing. The lyrics: 1 By grace alone somehow I stand Where even angels fear to tread Invited by redeeming love Before …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 41 108. Q. What does the seventh commandment teach us? A. That all unchastity is condemned by God, and that we should therefore detest it from the heart, and live chaste and disciplined lives, whether in holy wedlock or in single life. 109. Q. Does God forbid nothing more than …
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