RELEVANT Magazine’s take on the Grammys

The Grammys are certainly an excellent way to get a glimpse of the culture, which is truly why my wife and I watched them last night.  Lauren and I found ourselves several times throughout the night looking at the TV with looks of dismay because of what was said or done in a commentary portion of the…

Prayer much…? Yeah, it’s a constant struggle for me too, which is why I read Paul E. Miller’s book “A Praying Life.”

            In the “About Me” section of my blog I stated that I would write about things that I love (Jesus, my wife, my daughter, etc.) and books that I read or were currently reading.  That being said, I’d like to share a brief summary of Paul Miller’s newest book “A Praying Life” (we’ll see…

Great little summary by Kevin DeYoung

who is the Senior Pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan on a book by Brian Croft (who pastors right across the river in Louisville, KY) entitled “Visit the Sick: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Illness“, something I do fairly regularly.  Croft gives us a three-fold approach to visiting those who are sick.  That three-fold…

What Makes a Great Teacher?

As someone who is intimately interested in becoming a better teacher in all areas and roles in my life (as a husband, father, pastor, friend, etc.) I am always receptive in reading anything or listening to anyone who I might benefit from.  That being said, here is an article that Dr. Mohler of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary…

Billboard Jesus…?

I came across this article by John Greco who writes for Relevant Magazine entitled “Why the Gospel is more than a roadside sign or a sticker slapped on your car.”   His words are helpful in bringing us back to a Jesus-centered and Jesus-faithful approach of evangelism.  Enjoy.