The title of this post is just one among many sentences I underlined in reading Jared Wilson’s The Pastor’s Justification and as I’ve tweeted several times, I was greatly refreshed and challenged. If you’re in pastoral ministry I would encourage you to have his book on your shelf. The book has two parts. In Part…
Currently, our elder’s are reading through Paul David Tripp’s book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in need of Change Helping people in Need of Change and its proven to be a great reminder of some fundamental truths of how we minister to people. Here are some principles he shares about “why do people do…
Ron Edmondson has two posts he wrote awhile ago that are concise in biblically explaining what forgiveness is and it is not. Here are 7 things forgiveness IS NOT: Forgetting – When you forgive someone your memory isn’t suddenly wiped clean of the offense. I know God could do that, but it seems that would be…
Brad Hambrick has a video-blog answering that very question. It’s a helpful video in discerning the difference between the two.
Our elders are reading through Paul David Tripp’s book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change and I am continually challenged and exhorted by his words. Here are five principles he draws from Genesis 3 to give us a biblical understanding of…
First, you should humble yourself or ….(James 4:7-10) with the Gospel and a Cross-centered perspective. Here’s some practical steps as well: Pray for God to search your heart (by His Spirit with His Word) and help you repent of pride and to grow in humility (Ps 139). Read the Law, Psalms and the Prophets often…
Humility manifests itself in the following ways: Recognizing and trusting God’s character (Psalm 119:66) Seeing yourself as having no right to question or judge an Almighty and Perfect God (Psalm 145:17; Romans 9:19-23) Focusing on Christ (Philippians 1:21; Hebrews 12:1-2) Biblical praying and a great deal of it (1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2) Being…
Pride manifests itself in the following ways: Complaining against or passing judgment on God (Numbers 14:1-4, 9, 11; Romans 9:20) A lack of gratitude (2 Chronicles 32:25) Anger (Proverbs 28:25; Matthew 20:1-16) Seeing yourself as better than others (Luke 7:36-50) Having an inflated view of your importance, gifts, and abilities (Acts 12:21-23) Being focused on…
Brad Hambrick from The Summit Church has some outstanding videos on overcoming anger. Admit I have a struggle I cannot overcome without God – Video 1. Acknowledge the breadth and impact of my sin – Video 2. Understand the origin, motive and history of my sin – Video 3. Repent to God for how it…
Personal ministry is not about always knowing what to say. It is not about fixing everything in sight that is broken. Personal ministry is about connecting people with Christ so that they are able to think as he would have them think, desire what he says is best, and do what he calls them to…
