Paul David Tripp asks us not to expect profound life-change in one or two grand resolutions but to commit ourselves to ‘The 10,000 Little Moments.’ Excerpts: I’ve told the story many times of talking impatiently with my wife one Sunday morning and having my nine year old son interject— Daddy, is this the way a …
From Michael Johnson at Desiring God blog: Luther once said, “I have my worst temptations when I am by myself.” Roland Bainton comments in Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, 285 (paragraphing mine): Seek out some Christian brother, some wise counselor. Undergird yourself with the fellowship of the church. Then, too, seek convivial …
A very, very practical and helpful post from Colin Marshall which is archived on the Briefing/Matthias Media site. These ten questions are the application/discussion points of the article. They cover a sense of ministry and mission which I hope we can further develop at mgpc next year. Why think about where to sit in church? …
Last night I was reminded again of my stupid small-minded failings as a father. (Again) Things I said from an adult (and cynical) perspective to a child, and how those comments hurt, and how they have remained and continue to bear their own fruit. I never wanted to be that sort of father. It hurts …
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