Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash Anger and Our Desires We are minding our own business, perfectly content. Then someone comes along and makes us angry. We were not angry before; we became angry after. If the other person had acted differently, we would not have become angry. The logic is airtight. But this kind of thinking…
A recent conversation with a friend of mine led me to consider the difference between entertainment and art. The difference is that entertainment seeks to distract from the difficulty of life, while art draws us in and seeks to shape how we understand it. Entertainment closes our eyes to the world for a few moments…
Here are 3 links to short, helpful posts regarding accountability, self-leadership, and praying for your kids or grandkids! Barnabas Piper on overcomplicating accountability. Chuck Lawless on questions to ask your family to honestly discern are you leading your family well. 16 prayers to pray for your children that God delights in.
Every Wednesday we suggest a few articles that haven’t wasted our time. Hope these links are helpful. Download the ESV Global Study Bible for Free: Crossway continues to serve Christians in amazing ways. You can download the ESV Global Study Bible for free (no strings attached)! “The ESV Global Study Bible is a one-volume study resource for globally…
Parenting is hard work. There are so many times I’m at a loss when it comes to leading my family. Should I discipline in this situation or let it slide? Am I being unreasonable with my requirements? How can I speak truth in such a way as to penetrate their hearts? What is the right…
I recently enjoyed watching (and rewatching) The Greatest Showman. I have listened to the soundtrack approximately ten times. I am not ashamed to admit my infatuation. But part of me feels guilty for loving a movie this much, especially this film. The Greatest Showman presents a powerful and inspiring message about following your heart and writing…
If we’re honest, many of our churches do not do a great job at ministering to singles. Many of our events and ministries are aimed toward couples or families and singles in our churches can sometimes feel like second class citizens. So how can we ensure that we serve them well? 1. Don’t quarantine them…
When we first decided to pursue planting a church in our city, we needed to think carefully about why we would plant and how we would do it. This was particularly important for our core team. If these brothers and sisters were going to link arms with me and my family, leave their current church…
Every Wednesday we suggest a few articles that haven’t wasted our time. Hope these links are helpful. Preacher’s Toolkit: How Do I Teach Difficult Doctrines without Splitting the Church? Hershael York offers wisdom for preachers dealing with tough topics. 20 Quotes from Mark Dever on Church Leadership. Dever has led the way in thinking about…
