Funerals from Hell – Where Have All the Graveyards Gone? is a helpful and challenging article written by Craig Parton and published on the Modern Reformation site. (Parton has experienced issues of death and funerals himself. This does not add or subtract from the truth of what he says, but he is empathetic to the …
On a new year’s theme Kevin DeYoung provides 10 questions pastors can ask themselves throughout the year. Am I spending time slowly reading God’s word and memorizing Scripture? Am I having consistent, focused, extended times of prayer, including interceding for others? Am I disciplined in my use of technology, in particular not getting distracted by …
I feel that I should start putting some of these on the blog. Bringing fresh messages to funerals is something of a challenge, particularly if, like me, you’re ministering in a compact community like a provincial town. Chances are you’re surfing the internet while preparing a message looking for a fresh idea. Hope this helps.
Romans 13:8-14 Our Debt and Our Dress The outline: 1) Our debt: a) cannot be fully repaid. b) is loving one another. c) brings God’s law to action. 2) Our dress: a) is seasonal. b) involves taking off darkness. c) requires putting on Christ. Some (brief) comments: Firstly, We are to discharge a debt that …
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