Johnny is in a bad place. He's a preacher. And he can't preach. Is there any hope for the many Johnnys in today's church? Is it possible to improve and make his preaching meaningful for the sake of the congregation and the edification of the church? Gordon’s thesis, as he simply states it is, “that … Continue reading Johnny Can’t Preach
God’s Sovereignty in Paul’s Preaching
(Part 1)The Apostle Paul did not experience an easy life. He endured various hardships including shipwrecks, imprisonments, beatings, and stonings. Yet, Paul was not crushed by his experiences, nor was he dissuaded by his circumstances. How could his faith remain so unwavering in the face of such difficulty? In part, I believe Paul was able … Continue reading God’s Sovereignty in Paul’s Preaching
A Christian Reading Manifesto
Book Review God chose to reveal himself through words. Since this is the case, why are so many Christians not reading? Or not thinking deeply about what we are reading? In A Christian Reading Manifesto, David S. Steele issues an urgent call for Christians to be word-centered people and answers both why and how reading … Continue reading A Christian Reading Manifesto
Psalm 1: Flourishing in Faith
The content contrasts two paths represented by a blessed man and a wicked man. The blessed man delights in the law of the Lord, leading to prosperity and life, while the wicked man faces destruction. Through reflections on scripture, we are encouraged to pursue righteousness and a relationship with God to flourish spiritually.
γνῶσις
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to converse with a man I sharply disagreed with; he is a Hindu from India. I will not share his name for the sake of his personal privacy, but we had a very enjoyable discussion that went on for over two hours. (Notable Observation: It IS possible to disagree … Continue reading γνῶσις
Called to Words 