I tend to think of worry exclusively as a noun, as a thing that happens to me, like an emotion that comes over me which I am helpless to stop. But that is not the full story on worry. Worry is also a verb. If worry is also a … [Read more...] about Worry as a Verb
The Post-Quarantine Church
What comes next for the church? Thom Rainer's answer: Change. In The Post-Quarantine Church, Rainer considers what these changes might look like. While challenges certainly abound, he invites us to look for the opportunities that … [Read more...] about The Post-Quarantine Church
Gentle and Lowly
GENTLE AND LOWLY: THE HEART OF CHRIST FOR SINNERS AND SUFFERERSBy Dane C. Ortlund This book is easily my favorite book of 2020. It is Gospel floss for a heart that harbors even the smallest flecks of doubt about God’s love for … [Read more...] about Gentle and Lowly
Goodness of God
I don't share many sermon manuscripts, but in this case, because this sermon involved some hairsplitting, between "testing" and "tempting," I thought the manuscript might be helpful. James 1:12-18 Introduction I was talking … [Read more...] about Goodness of God
Keeping Our Hearts Open
In many ways, on many levels, these have been dismissal days in our country. I have found myself, at various times, feeling disappointed, frustrated, or even hurt. When I bump into these feelings, I can go into self-protect mode. I … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Hearts Open
James Resources
In 2021, our church is spending some time studying the Book of James. A very relevant and fascinating book indeed! Just here passing along some James resources for your own study... Commentaries Davids, P. H. (2013). The Epistle … [Read more...] about James Resources