Good word by an 86 yr old pastor…

This conversation was between the aforementioned 86 yr old pastor and Pastor Mark Driscoll.  Here is the brief, but important word this man had to say: I was recently visiting a friend who pastors another church and he introduced me to an older pastor who has encouraged him for many years. This eighty-six-year-old preacher had lots…

My first sermon…

Today I preached my first “official” sermon at Oak Park Baptist Church (or OPBC as some call it).  I preached on Hebrews 10:1-10.  Though it wasn’t your typical Christmas sermon, I believe (at least I hope so!) it communicated what we need to be about this Christmas and that is simply the work and person of…

Great post by Kevin DeYoung on New Gospel vs. Old Gospel

Several years ago I read a book called Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller.  It was an intriguing book, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  His book was and still is immensely popular.  Many people I know have read it and endorsed to many other their friends and had I not had been privy to some seminars and discussions surrounding this…

What questions should you ask as you’re interpreting Scripture?

This is a great post by Justin Taylor recounting Gerald Bray’s (professor from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University) advice on what questions an individual should ask when seeking to interpret Scripture.  It was very helpful to me as I’m studying week-in-and-week-out to deliver a word from the Lord.  In addition, he also takes a difficult passage (genealogies from I Chronicles) and answers (albeit briefly)…

Intriguing summary of John Piper’s call to Pastoral Ministry

Justin Taylor’s blog is becoming a daily read for me.  To say that his blog is a great source of encouragement would be an understatement.  Hopefully, my family and I will soon be transitioning into a Senior Pastor position.  With that transition quickly approaching, I’m trying to read anything and listen to anyone who might offer…

John Piper, confession of sin and laughter?

In reviewing Justin Taylor’s blog tonight I came across an intriguing link to a video that is perplexing and humorous, but ultimately very eye-opening to the calling that pastors have – and that calling is not to make individuals in the pew laugh, but to steadfastly and honestly preach the word of God, which is…