Darryl Dash offers a quote from Arch Hart; expands on these “suggestions for how to deal with Monday morning pastoral discouragement”: Expect it. Flee from idols. Be careful in measuring success. Remember where the power comes from. And finishes with a quote from Spurgeon. Plenty to keep the hound away. Read: ‘Monday Pastoral Discouragement’ at …
On the 9Marks blog Greg Gilbert and a friend share a brief email exchange that dwells on the fact that no sermon is perfect, and sooner or later you’ve got to stop fussing over that imperfect sermon and preach it. Late last week, a great brother in my church (who’s also a great preacher) emailed …
At mgpc we’re currently training folk and trying to be more intentional about welcoming visitors and newcomers. It’s a wonderful (and biblical) first step of response to the gospel we’ve just affirmed in worship for the church to welcome folk who been joined us during worship. I’ve got to confess that after a Sunday preach …
This week’s hound repellent comes from Mark Altrogge at The Blazing Center. Ever feel like giving up? You put your check in the offering basket month after month, and after years, you still struggle to make ends meet. You share the gospel with your child for decades and have yet to see her trust Christ …
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