Christopher Hitchen’s death and what to think about it

Here are several prominent Evangelical Christian’s comments on the passing of Christopher Hitchens: Douglas Wilson (friend of Hitchens’ who ministered to him over the course of many years, as well as co-wrote  a book together) weighs in here. Russell Moore (Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) weighs in here. Denny Burk…

Knowing the Word

I met with an individual today and among many of the issues we discussed was his tentative plans of transitioning to a Senior Pastor position.  As we discussed what that looks likes he asked me what were some of the things I’ve learned in my first couple years while serving at Oak Park.  So I shared for about 20 minutes…

What to say to church members leaving for poor reasons

This is a good post by Jonathan Leeman of 9Marks concerning bad and better responses to a poor reason by an individual to leave the church.  As a pastor at a church who is attempting, by God’s grace, to elevate what membership means at the church where I serve I appreciate the thoughtfulness, pastoral spirit and insight of Leeman.  Enjoy the read.

Resources for pointing your kids (and yourself) to Jesus

Justin Taylor has compiled a list of resources for children that will help parents point their kids to Jesus.  I have all of them except one and can confirm that his list is spot-on.  In addition to his list, he gives some commentary on each resource which should help parents ascertain what particular one would…

Living Righteously

Peter tells us in I Peter 4:1-2 “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will…