One of the disciplines I’ve committed myself to doing regularly is reading books on preaching. Why? Frankly, I want to become a better preacher. I want to familiarize myself with biblical truth regarding preaching and by God’s grace, see these take root in my preaching. Ultimately, I want to steward the riches of God’s Word…
One of the disciplines I’ve committed myself to doing regularly is reading books on preaching. Why? Frankly, I want to become a better preacher. I want to familiarize myself with biblical truth regarding preaching and by God’s grace, see these take root in my preaching. Ultimately, I want to steward the riches of God’s Word…
Christopher Ash in his book “Zeal without Burnout” gives four truths he learned while he was recovering from burnout. Focus on the Lord’s definition of success. Ministry isn’t about numbers. It’s about faithfully preaching, teaching, and loving the people. Seek help from a mature Christian friend of Christian counselor when appropriate. Share the load with…
Several years ago I shared that I wanted to use this blog to encourage and educate individuals on how they can pursue Jesus with more joy, obedience and faithfulness. The issue of porn has brought great heartache to many men and increasingly women in and outside the church. Here’s a great article on How to…
Larry Osborne has written several books that have been insightful, encouraging and challenging. You can find a link to Sticky Church here and Sticky Team here. 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe is another book I’d recommend you reading but in the meantime here’s a quick summary from Leaders Book Summaries, a website that offers…
Larry Osborne has written several books that have been insightful, encouraging and challenging. You can find a link to Sticky Church here and Sticky Team here. 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe is another book I’d recommend you reading but in the meantime here’s a quick summary from Leaders Book Summaries, a website that offers summaries of, for the most part,…
Pornography vs. Marriage In his book Sexual Detox: A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of Porn Challies rightly assumes that young men have already had exposure to pornography. His rationale is that pornography is just too accessible for a man not to indulge in some capacity at some point in his life; this truth…
Watch this short video by Paul David Tripp on the truth that everyone is a counselor. The question remains are we counseling in accordance to the truth of Scripture, specifically the culminating work found in the person of Jesus Christ?
May 15, 2014 | By Nathan Millican In Part 1 of The Pastor as Counselor, we discussed various responses that sometimes are heard from pastors concerning counseling, as well as a couple of passages that speak to the role and responsibility biblical leaders have in coming alongside the church to help them walk with Jesus. In this…
The apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:15 to speak the truth in love, which is becoming I believe a hallmark verse for Christians to be mindful of as they engage with individuals in today’s culture. Ravi Zacharias embodies this verse. His disposition is always one of humility and gentleness, coupled with an unshakable courage and an impeccable logic…
Theology Along the Way 