When we minister, we meet with our inadequacies. Or at least I do. I fall hopelessly short of the glory I proclaim. Paul says he is all things to all people. I can barely be some things to some people, and even then, not all the time. Paul preaches on the priority and picture of love, and I see how small my heart can be by comparison. When Jesus talks about sacrifice, I … [Read more...] about Bold Ministry
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Preach Better
Paul Tripp rips mediocre preaching. He challenges preachers everywhere to improve. He writes: "Preaching is more than regurgitating your favorite exegetical commentary, recasting the sermons of your favorite preachers, or reshaping notes from one of your favorite seminary classes. It is bringing the transforming truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ from a passage that has … [Read more...] about Preach Better
Ministry Longevity
My generation considers longevity in ministry. We count the cost better than previous generations. We have seen marriages and ministries flame out, annihilated in a moment. We have seen stretched and strained families. We know the statistics of dropout in ministry as well as anyone. We have heard stories and made notes. When I consider my own ministry, I often think in … [Read more...] about Ministry Longevity
5 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
Leadership is fast-paced and fully-loaded, and I'm hardly an expert. But I'm constantly learning through my successes and failures. One aspect of leadership I've been considering lately is the necessity to ask the right questions. A good leader asks good questions. So here are a some questions I've found helpful for leading well. What's next?A leader must constantly think … [Read more...] about 5 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the True Hope of Preaching
"Our faith should not be in the sermon, it should be in the Holy Spirit Himself." … [Read more...] about D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the True Hope of Preaching