Just as the matador prepares for the bullring, so the pastor must prepare for criticism. But the matador also has to distinguish between different bulls. He observes them from a distance and close up. He sees how they interact with…
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Just as the matador prepares for the bullring, so the pastor must prepare for criticism. But the matador also has to distinguish between different bulls. He observes them from a distance and close up. He sees how they interact with…
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There’s one way for a matador to avoid confrontations with bulls, and that’s never to get into the ring! There’s only one way to avoid criticism in the ministry, and that’s never to become a minister! But that’s not just…
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I missed last Saturday due to illness, but normal service is being resumed with morning and evening notes here, single use here, and the first six months of Morning & Evening notes here.
Collin Hansen at The Gospel Coalition kindly asked me if I would contribute some cautionary thoughts on preaching Christ from the Old Testament. My two points were: 1. Preach Christ as an active participant throughout redemptive history rather than just…
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Following my post on What was Jesus doing in the Old Testament? I received a helpful Facebook comment from Michael Davenport. Michael suggests why, at Christ’s baptism and transfiguration, God the Father breaks His usual pattern of only speaking to…
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Hope this video not only kindles happy memories of last year’s PRTS Conference, but also inspires you to book up for this year’s conference on “The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit.” More details below, but if you need…
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