‘The Mistakes Of Phillip Jensen’ is a substantial interview with Phillip Jensen as the subject, conducted by Tony Payne and posted at The Briefing. Very helpful for those in pastoral life, and because, as Phillip observes, ministry begins for every Christian right at the moment when they become a Christian, it is an insightful and …

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The Kindle version of Pastors In The Classics by Leland and Philip Ryken is available free today: Throughout the history of English literature, clergy have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique exploration of literary masterpieces in which the pastor’s experience is a major part …

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This week I’m preaching from Matthew 18:21-35, which deals with forgiveness and Gospel. Here’s some words from Paul Tripp to whet appetites. In the mystery of God’s providence, forgiveness is an intrinsic dimension of the Gospel in this life. One thing you can know for sure, pastor, is that in the course of your ministry …

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From the CNN Belief Blog, here’s another satire proof church situation: A cathedral in Dublin asked on Tuesday that anyone with information on the missing preserved heart of the city’s patron saint step forward. The 884-year-old heart of St. Laurence O’Toole was stolen over the weekend from the iron cage where it is kept in …

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