In this series of posts, we have been commending the spiritual discipline of solitude. We have already discussed the general benefits of solitude. We now turn our attention to the spiritual benefits. There are several spiritual benefits… More Better. Solitude functions as a kind of meta practice (i.e., a practice for other practices) (Whitney, 2014). Solitude allows us … [Read more...] about Spiritual Benefits of Solitude
What Defiles a Person
[Sermon Notes] Mark 7:14-23 Introduction Good morning! Turn with me to Mark 7:14ff. I feel like every week I’m saying, “This is so important!” But, it is! When Jesus teaches, stop everything. He’s about to turn the world upside down, or should I say, “Right side up.” And that’s how I feel today. This morning’s topic is so important. What Jesus has to say is so … [Read more...] about What Defiles a Person
Saints Everywhere
In some town you’ve never heard of at some church that will never headline, a psalmist writes beautiful poetry to God. At some small camp, dusty and dirty, old and wooden, an amateur magician delights kids and shares the Gospel. In a rural county, a single lady with no children, over a lifetime, disciples hundreds of children. At some ministry faraway, a no-named … [Read more...] about Saints Everywhere
Keller Becoming Keller
Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual FormationBy Collin HansenZondervan, 2023. 320 pp. Though I have never met him, through his writing and preaching, Tim Keller has been a friend to me. He has helped me to better see and understand the Gospel and church ministry. It has been years ago now, but I believe I first encountered Keller at my home church, Cedar … [Read more...] about Keller Becoming Keller
Dangers of Religious Traditions
[Sermon Notes] Mark 7:1-13 Introduction Good morning! Today we consider a topic I think is super relevant to the last few years of Christianity in America. The topic can be helpful or extremely dangerous. What is the topic? Look with me at the Gospel of Mark, chapter seven. While you get there, let me ask you a question. What would be some of your fondest memories … [Read more...] about Dangers of Religious Traditions