I try to ration my Paul Tripp posts, but they’re all so helpful. In this post from the Gospel Coalition, he addresses the danger of being so mired in ministry activity that pastors stop short of experiencing the constructive and restoring power of the Gospel when we have experienced the destructive power of conflict, attacks …
From a blog post refers to a longer form conversation between Louie Priolo and Harry Reeder, Reeder offers this observation: The good works of a Christian are never the reason for our salvation but they do reveal the evidence of our salvation. Therefore, the free benefits of the cross of Christ call us to the …
Ray Ortlund helps me understand what a local church should be. I’ve been satisfied with mgpc’s mission statement, but this is the essence of a wonderful vision statement. It’s what everyone needs. Everyone. Gospel + safety + time. A lot of gospel + a lot of safety + a lot of time. Gospel: good news …
O Lord, Length of days does not profit me except the days are passed in Thy presence, in Thy service, to Thy glory. Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour, that I may not be one moment apart from Thee, but may rely on Thy Spirit to supply every …
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