John Ortberg hits the bullseye in considerations about Mark Driscoll’s resignation from Mars Hill. The temptation is to focus on what we do or don’t do instead of looking deeply into our character. The pastor, the board said, had been guilty of arrogance — along with other attitudes and behaviors associated with arrogance. But had …
David Brooks of the The New York Times, quoted by Martin Downes: People don’t change because they decide to be better. If that happened, then New Year’s Resolutions would work. People decide to change because they elevate their loves. And as St. Augustine said, “You become what you love.” But if you can’t talk about …
Tomorrow I leave for four weeks away from home. I’ve already spent four Sundays in other churches than the one to which I belong. It’s good to be a guest among God’s people. This is the welcome that is extended at the commencement of worship each week at Tenth Presbyterian, Philadelphia. It’s attributed to James …
Some thoughts from Paul Tripp on the community of love that pastors are called to serve and blessed to be a part of. Being a pastor is more than preaching sermons and designing programs. It’s knowing that you need community, that you’ve been called to lead the community of love that is the church. That …
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