From Ray Ortlund: After you preach “Be strong, and let us use our strength for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.” 1 Chronicles 19:13 My brother pastor, now that you have preached and led in worship, you are tired. Good. You laid …
Douglas Wilson provides the funeral homily for his mother, Elizabeth Catherine Dodds (Bessie) Wilson. (1919-2010) What Abraham Saw When Abraham looked into the future, he saw the day of the Lord Jesus. When he saw it, he rejoiced and was glad (John 8:56). When Abraham looked into the future he saw a city, whose maker …
More useful points to follow-up my previous post from Kevin DeYoung. As I wrote in that post, these observations are valuable for any pastoral situation. Point 1 is a pearler. From the 9Marks Blog: Five Ways to Make Sure a Church Turnaround Fails By Michael McKinley | 9.6.2010 There are a lot of churches out …
Kevin DeYoung has under-sold the value of these two lists by their title. Pastors and church leaders with any amount of experience will identify with, and benefit from further contemplation of, these points: Advice for Theological Students and Young Pastors 2. Beware of closing your heart to people. 6. Don’t try to do too much …
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