Matthew Henry: His Life and Influence
“Matthew Henry must surely be one of the best and most influential names in Christian history and at the same time one of the least known lives. Now, at long last, we have been blessed with a good biographical account of this most famous of all Bible Commentators, thanks to the efforts of Allan Harman.” Read John Brand’s review here.
Classical School Reading List
Thanks Justin, you can take the rest of the year off.
Introducing Team Julia
Many of you will have been blessed by Pastor (now Dr.) Mike Pohlman’s stewardship of the Gospel Coalition website when it first started gaining traction. He’s now pastor of Immanuel Bible Church. What many don’t know is that through all these years, his dea wife, Julia, has been fighting stge 4 breast cancer. I’ve learned so much and God and His grace through Mike and Julia’s faith in this valley. And now they’re not just playing defense. They’re going on the attack! Learn how you can help.
From a mother with a heart of a teacher
“If you are a young mother, whatever means of education you emabark upon, public, private, or homeschool, ask yourself what your philsophy of education is. If your kids aren’t old enough for school yet, start thinking. Ask yourself what kind of person you want your child to be and ask if their education will accomplish that.”
Preaching to a mixed congregation
Peter Mead reminds us that we preach to two people, two genders, and multiple generations. To help us remember all the bases he suggests that we follow his friend’s example who “puts five representative names on cards and spreads them out on the table as he formulates his message. Will this connect with him? Will she feel engaged? And them?”
How to backslide in nine easy steps
Most of us don’t need nine steps to do it.