Original post can be found here. Social media is a wonderful resource, an outlet for wit and wisdom, a means to connect with people one would never have met otherwise. It is a means to get news and share information wider and faster than ever before. I even got my current job through social media…
Pastor Ron Edmondson posted this several months ago and I wanted to include it on my blog for a couple reasons. 1) To be reminded of some of the powerful statements that Jesus made and 2) to discern what believing these statements mean as we seek to apply them. You can find the original post…
This is a simply and highly practical word on how to overcome busyness. You can find the full article here.
In his book Practicing Affirmation, Sam Crabtree gives 9 reasons why we should affirm others. His words are also helpful in giving “handles” in how we can love our neighbor. Affirming others earns us the right standing from which to make suggestions. It gains us a hearing. Affirmation lifts morale. It’s good for the home, the office,…
Here’s some insight Paul Tripp gives on understanding the biblical function of our hearts. He shares that the order of the questions must not be changed. You can change the verbiage but its important to walk through these question in the order given. What was going on? This question is designed to simply get a sense…
The Anatomy of an Affair from “A Man and His Marriage” material Unintentional neglect of each other in your marriage. Both the friendship & the physical intimacy begin to wane. Someone of the opposite sex is really kind to you. She notices you, compliments you, affirms you & you feel respected. The compliment turns into a…
Here’s a quote from Charles Bridges’ book The Christian Ministry that addresses both the external and internal call to ministry. Bridges writes, The external call is a commission received from and recognized by the Church…not indeed qualifying the Minister, but accrediting him, whom God had internally and suitably qualified. This call communicates therefore only official authority.…
This post by Tim Challies nails it regarding men who may have the title pastor/elder at their respective church but according to Scripture, don’t fit the bill. 5 Ugly Qualities of the Anti-Elder December 1, 2014 It is tragic but undeniable: There are many, many people in positions of church leadership who should not be…
Have you ever heard someone talk about meditating on Scripture and thought to yourself, “what in the world does that even mean?” Martin Luther, who lived back in the 1500’s, describes how to actually meditate on Scripture. First, discern what the passage actually teaches and consider what the Lord demands. Second, turn the passage into…
Matt Perman has an excellent book entitled, What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms The Way You Get Things Done. Chapter 4 answers the question why we need to be God-centered in our productivity. He briefly walks through the progression of thinking regarding time management that I found helpful, as well as convicting. Get organized through lists, reminders…
Theology Along the Way 