A couple of helpful posts from the last few days. Eric McKiddie contrasts some examples that show whether a pastors (or churches or Christians) are valuing success or fruitfulness. A sample: 2. Success: “How many people did I impress?” Fruitfulness: “How many people did I impact?” 7. Success: “How well did that segment of the …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 46 Q & A 190 Q What do we pray for in the first petition? (of the Lord’s prayer) A In the first petition (which is, Hallowed be your name), acknowledging the utter inability and indisposition that is in ourselves and all men to honor God aright, we pray, …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 45 Q & A 186 Q What rule has God given for our direction in the duty of prayer? A The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in the duty of prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which our …
I’ve read and benefited from the work of Jay Adams. His book Preaching With Purpose was pretty formative for me, and to say he’s written a lot on Christian Counseling is a gross understatement. The following was posted on his website/blog by one Adams’ colleagues. Dr. Adams has become steadily weaker this past month and …
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