For some it was a day of great rejoicing. For some it was a day of deep distress. Though Solomon’s temple had long since been destroyed by the order of King Nebuchadnezzar, the people had now returned from exile and had commenced work on a new temple, a new home for their God. Once the builders had finished laying the foundation, the priests and musicians called for a celebration, a time to praise God for the work begun. Then, as …
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Good morning. May grace and peace be with you today. Today’s Kindle deals include what I guess we could consider some odds and ends. On Masks, Vaccines, and Church Unity I consider this one very, very important. “When the pandemic first began, many elders likely sensed that the unity of their churches was about to be tested. This past year has borne that suspicion out, as nearly every pastor has felt himself pulled in all directions by people that he …
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I have, in the past, shared the prayer John Stott would use to begin his day. A number of years ago I excerpted just a small part of it and began to pray that on a regular or even daily basis. I thought I’d share it here in case you would find it valuable as well. It speaks to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and asks that each would bless in his own special way. Why not make use of …
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May God bless and keep you as you worship him this weekend. Today’s Kindle deals include some classics, including one I haven’t listed before (Great Gain). (Yesterday on the blog: Gun Lap) The Lord Does Not Despise the Day of Small Things This one is geared toward pastors of small churches, and perhaps especially rural churches. Think Small for Big Improvements in Preaching Speaking of small, “‘small’ isn’t a particularly attractive word in most instances. Who wants a small bank …
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Would it be strange to say that my favorite part of Robert Wolgemuth’s Gun Lap is the dedication? I think you’ll understand if you allow me to explain. Several months ago Robert sent me a note to say he was writing a book about a man’s “gun lap,” the final lap of a man’s race through life. It is a book meant to guide those already running their final lap and to equip those who are approaching it. Having just …
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