Some thoughts on marriage from Gary Thomas…

Earlier today I was reviewing a book called “Sacred Marriage,” which, in my opinion, is one of the best books available on understanding the purpose of marriage.  Here are some comments from the author concerning marriage, which are in no particular order of importance. Marriage is full of challenges, joys, struggles, and celebrations that are designed to…

Are Christians Meant to Feel Guilty All the Time?

I recently finished a book by Kevin DeYoung and I’m working through his latest one called “The Good News We Almost Forgot – Rediscovering the Gospel in a 16th Century Catechism.”  Thus far, I’m really enjoying it.  However, this post isn’t in reference to his book but to a post he submitted on his blog yesterday. …

A Reason for God – Discussion Guide

Tomorrow I’m looking forward to meeting with a friend who recently visited the church I pastor in order to discuss a book I gave him called “The Reason for God.”  I read the book a little over a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.  In my desire to have engaging and purposeful dialogue with my…

Your Prayer Life

This was taken from Justin Taylor’s blog at “Together for the Gospel.” You can pray that God would move in a way that results in: hundreds of people coming to Christ, old animosities being removed, marriages being reconciled and renewed, wayward children coming home, long-standing slavery to sin being conquered, spiritual dullness being replaced by vibrant…

People as Projects…?

This past week I had the privilege to meet with a friend of mine whom I’ve known for over ten years to discuss some of the claims of Christianity.  We’re going to meet every other week to discuss Timothy Keller’s book “The Reason for God.”  (As a side-note here is a great reader’s-guide for Keller’s book). …

How do you Pastor your Family?

This is a very helpful, practical and straight-forward answer by one Pastor on how he “pastors his family.”  Enjoy the post and prayerfully consider how you might better lead your family spiritually.