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Christian, You Don’t Have What It Takes
This is a hopeful post that will start out with a terribly (but only seemingly) unhopeful word. Here is the word: you do not have what it takes to live or minister in Christ’s Name. Yes, you are not competent … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, grace, love, ministry, pastoral ministry, puritan, richard sibbes
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Take the Long View
An encouragement for anyone who is actively discipling other Christians. Donald Macleod: “If we were to judge Jesus by the short-term progress of his disciples we would have to conclude that Jesus was a very poor teacher. When we take … Continue reading
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In Honor of My “Paul”
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 Allow me to obey that verse right now in this post. This is an … Continue reading
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Tagged dave keehn, discipleship, ministry, pastoral ministry, youth ministry
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Three Relationships Every Christian Should Have
Among the many important relationships you do have as a Christian, I believe there are three specific relationships* you should make a priority to have. You Need a Paul Paul was a mentor to numerous young men, two of which are … Continue reading
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Tagged church, discipleship, fellowship, friendship, love, ministry
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The Saturday Post(s)
Lessons from the Creed. This is from one of my interns at our middle school ministry about what the Apostles’ Creed says about the nature of Christianity. Needless to say, I am proud. Jesus Calling. A very helpful look at … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, church, church discipline, marriage, ministry, pastoral ministry, self discipline, self examination, suffering
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Don’t Despise a Small Ministry
In an interview, Pastor Mark Dever was asked this question: “What single bit of counsel has made the most significant difference in your (pastoral) leadership?” His answer has provided me with one of the most needed and sobering truths I have … Continue reading
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Tagged church, game changer, mark dever, ministry, pastor, pastoral ministry
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“Lord, Look at My Shells!”
These three paragraphs have graciously haunted me for over 6 years. I hope they do the same for you. John Piper: “I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider a … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, growth, john piper, judgment, life, ministry, Sanctification, service, worship
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Capernaum’s Warning
Jesus once issued a condemnation that teaches a very important lesson. He said, “And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church service, faith, gospel, hard heart, heart, jc ryle, jesus, ministry, preaching, Sanctification, unbelief
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The Two Hardest Things in Ministry
Thomas Watson: There are two things, which I have always looked upon as difficult. The one is, to make the wicked sad; the other is, to make the godly joyful. Sorrow in the godly comes from a double spring: either … Continue reading
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Tagged affliction, comfort, god, hope, ministry, pain, peace, providence, sovereignty, suffering, thomas watson
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The Quackery
Recently, I came across something in Charles Hodge’s biography that made me stop and think: At the christening of Andover Seminary in 1808, Timothy Dwight spoke of how Americans, “insisted that their property…be managed by skillful agents, their judicial causes … Continue reading
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Tagged education, ministry, pastoral ministy, pastors, preaching, school
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