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Doctrine
Do you want a good overview of the doctrines of the Christian faith? Would you be open to a introductory course, but are afraid people in your church might think lesser of you because of what you don’t know? (Most of them don’t know either, by the way.) re:Lit publications has developed Doctine by Mark…
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Seeds of Mission in Isaiah
The following is an edited excerpt of an article written by Daniel Bianchi, from Lausanne Global Conversation. I’ve edited it because the English in the original was pretty rough. But Bianchi’s observations about the themes running throughout the Book of Isaiah, and how they reflect issues related to the mandate for Global Mission, are worth noting. *** 1. A…
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Human Flourishing
As my son goes off to college in a matter of weeks I am seeing my influence, in the form of authority and control, dissipate with each passing day. I hope I will always have some influence in his life. To have no influence is to have no relationship. Further, I hope that over the…
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Broken Down Houses
Paul Tripp further expounds the thoughts conveyed in this viedo in his book: Broken Down Houses.
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3 Ways
There is a difference between the Gospel and being good. But I am not sure the average person understands this – neither in the church nor outside the doors. In this short video Tim Keller explains the difference between: Gospel Moralism Irreligion
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Leading Lasting Changes
At Walnut Hill Church we are blessed with a strong tradition and a membership with a high level of satisfaction. Like most ministries and organizations we have our share of folks who express varying degrees of dissatisfaction – some because we are experiencing growth & change, and others because we have not changed & grown quickly enough.…
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Right People, Right Direction
There are two common maxims offered to pastors when entering a new ministry. Both are wise and true. But they are mutually exlusive: “Don’t change anything in the first year.” “If you don’t change anything in the first year, you will never be able to change anything later.” One way to resolve the tension is to…
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Putting a Bus Stop at Our Church
A generation ago it was not uncommon for a churches to have bus ministries. Volunteers would drive a bus to pick people up from around the community and shuttle them to and from the church. Jim Collins, in his best-selling book Good to Great, seems to suggest churches still need to get people on and off the…
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6 Ways to Pursue Christ Thru Fatherhood
Scott Thomas, President of Acts 29 Network, has recently posted a brief article outlining Six Ways Fathers Pursue Christ in Their Fatherhood. In other words, these six principles applied together help fathers to grow in grace even as we seek to lead our families in grace. The 6 ways are: See their children as a blessing from God…
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This IS Tennessee!
As a Tennessean I appreciate Roy Exum sharing this in the Chattanoogan a few weeks ago. It is a treatise by the Assistant Athletic Director at Lipscomb University, Brent High, written in the days after a flood engulfed Nashville. If you are a Tennessean, stand tall. If you are from somewhere else, here’s a word…
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John Piper and the Prosperity Gospel
A couple weeks ago I posted some of my thoughts about the Prosperity Gospel as it compares to Scripture. In particular I was reflecting on some insight from Revelation 2.8-11 – Jesus’ affirmation of the Church at Smyrna. (See Suffering Saints) I have since run across this video of John Piper expressing how the Prosperity Gospel…
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How Deep
You were broken that I might be healed You were cast off that I might draw near You were thirsty that I might come drink Cried out in anguish that I might sing How deep is Your love How high and how wide is Your mercy How deep is Your grace Our hearts overflow with…
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Under the Spell of the Wizard of Westwood
He was known as a wizard – the Wizard of Westwood. I am not sure how that moniker came to be attached to him, except that this pithy alliteration well described his mastery of the the basketball court as coach of the UCLA Bruins. But that nickname seems to have rung true for another reason. By…
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Worship and/or Counseling pt. 2
Several years ago an article in Journal of Biblical Counseling opened my eyes to see that counseling is a Ministry of the Word. True Christian Counseling often involves helping people discern their bestting sin, personal idols, and functional unbelief, and then helping them apply the gospel to their lives. This is what the Ministry of the Word does, whether…
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Worship and/or Counseling
What effect can worship have on the worshipper? In this video Worship Leader Bob Kauflin and counseler David Powlison discuss the therapeutic aspect of worship. While this video comes from the perspective of the worship leader, and the awesome opportunity and responsibility the worship leader has, I think this discussion will provide everyone an enhanced perspective about the dynamic…
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