In my short time as a pastor working with middle, high school, and college students, as well as adults (both young and old) the issue of pornography has been the subject of a multitude of breakfast and lunch appointments and phone calls with men in the church and those outside.  Interestingly enough, several of my unbelieving…

For me the issue of alcohol is not a very complex issue and it has been a  airly easy decision to abstain from alcohol.  And by the grace of God, alcohol has not been a vice in my life whatsoever, but I know a lot of people where this is not the case.  In fact, I have…

A good word from Ray Ortlund on an individual’s committment to the church – read, reflect and enjoy.

I was perusing Justin Taylor’s blog and came across a post he recirculated authored by Ray Ortlund in which Mr Ortlund (a pastor in Nashville, TN) outlines in bullet form a biblical evaluation of gossip and the evilness of this “acceptable” sin. Too many times have I initiated conversations via seemingly “innocent” questions or statements only to…

I want to recommemd an e-book by Mark Driscoll with the abovementioned title that deals candidly and forthrightly with issues that are plauging men, particularly that of pornography.  However, let me preface my recommendation with a slight word of caution – Mark Driscoll speaks with a frankness that is not for the faint of heart.  To read…