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The Saturday Post(s)
A Letter to the Doctor Who Wanted to Terminate My Baby. “I came to you during the most difficult time in my life. I was terrified, anxious and in complete despair. I didn’t know the truth yet about my baby, … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, christianese, euthanasia, judges, judgment, pastoral ministry, religious liberty, wrath
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Six Reminders for Listeners of Bad Sermons
I have heard a lot of bad sermons in my life. Also, I have preached a lot of bad sermons in my life. One of the worst experiences I know is listening to myself preach a bad sermon. Cursed recording … Continue reading
Every Pastor Should Have This
What do you think are the most important qualities a pastor should have? Is it to be funny? Relevant? Engaging? Winsome? A nice dresser? Visionary? Whatever your list may end up looking like, I pray that the below quality makes … Continue reading
Your Pastor is More Than a Podcast
Podcasts are great. I love Podcasts and benefit significantly from them. They make my long commutes to school or runs through my city way more enjoyable and edifying. Podcasts are super duper. A+. Wonderful. However, though great, Podcasts can be … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
How to Ensure Your Child Will End Up on the Bachelor. Looks like this is going to be a good series. “As I was watching the final episode. This thought came to me and I tweeted it ‘If any of … Continue reading
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Tagged church, communication, family, heaven, pastoral ministry, the bachelor, worship
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Christianity Has Always Been An Organized Religion
If the Church is precious to Jesus, don’t you think He’d want to organize it? I believe the answer is yes and I believe the Scriptures teach that God has given us instructions in His Word about how the church … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, baptist, jonathan leeman, local church, mark dever, pastoral ministry, politics, polity
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Authority Gives Life
Far from being a curse, authority, if it is good authority, is a gift from God’s open hand. Mark Dever & Jonathan Leeman helpfully explain what good authority looks like: Good authority authors life. It creates and empowers and uplifts. … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, baptist, jonathan leeman, local church, mark dever, pastoral ministry
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The Pastor I Hope to Be
I am not a novel reader by practice, but I know it’d be good for my soul. So, in an effort to cultivate, I recently picked up a book that a good friend, lover of literature, fantastic wife/mommy, and gifted … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
God Actually Spoke to Me. A story of a man who heard the voice of God. Mizzou & a More Excellent Way. An amazing story demonstrating the power of the gospel and the hope of true reconciliation. “This gentleman started … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, bible, bible study, church membership, complementarianism, faith, imprecatory psalms, pastor, pastoral ministry, revelation, terrorism, tragedy, youth ministry
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Why So Serious?
Every now and then I’m told that I am not like most youth pastors. I don’t take pride in this (often times, I don’t think its a good thing), but I am simply reporting a common observation. There are various … Continue reading
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Tagged jc ryle, matthew henry, pastoral ministry, seriousness
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