May this be your meditation today: Without the gospel, our self-image is based on living up to some standards - either our own or someone else's imposed on us. If we live up to those standards, we will be confident but not humble; if we don't live up to them, we will humble but not confident. Only in the gospel can we be both enormously bold and utterly sensitive and … [Read more...] about How the Gospel Makes Us Bold and Humble
Tim Keller
Timothy Keller on Sabbath Rest
Tim Keller writes thoughtfully on Sabbath and rest. In a society full of bustle, I appreciate his challenge to take rest seriously. His most practical points follow below, but consider reading his entire article on Sabbath. Take Some Time for Sheer Inactivity.Take Some Time for Avocational Activity.Consider Whether You Are an Introvert or an Extrovert.Don’t Necessarily … [Read more...] about Timothy Keller on Sabbath Rest
Tim Keller Talks Missional Ministry
"Missional Ministry" is a hot topic right now amongst churches. There's been a great deal of discussion and confusion circling this concept, but recently, I came across an article written by Tim Keller (in June 2001 no less!) that I found extremely helpful and very relevant. Check out the article The Missional Church. One of my favorite quotes is: The missional … [Read more...] about Tim Keller Talks Missional Ministry