The Doctor Says
Here are some abnormal notes found on hospital medical charts:
The lab test indicated abnormal lover function.
The baby was delivered, the cord clamped and cut, and handed to the pediatrician, who breathed ... Continue Reading...
Preaching Christ from Psalms
Sidney Greidanus has written several powerful and helpful volumes on preaching Christ from various books of the Bible. His latest book is Preaching Christ from Psalms (Eerdmans). In this substantial work (595 p... Continue Reading...
Forgiveness
In Rick Warren’s Daily Hope devotional for November 3, he writes: In 1956, five American missionaries headed to the rainforest of the eastern Amazon in Ecuador to make a second visit to the Huaorani tribe, whic... Continue Reading...
Use Your Imagination
In a recent article for Pastors.com, Greg Atkinson writes: “Over the past 12 years when I have spoken at pastors and leadership conferences, I have urged pastors to, “Paint a picture with your words. Don’t unde... Continue Reading...
Want fries with that?
Apparently Phoenix police are remarkably patient.
According to an Oct. 27 UPI story, Phoenix police were pursuing a suspect with an outstanding warrant in a “low-speed chase” when the suspect pulled his truc... Continue Reading...
Becoming a Pastor Theologian
In Becoming a Pastor Theologian (IVP Academic), edited by Todd Wilson and Gerald Hiestand, a series of insightful contributors offer observations on how pastoral ministry and theological scholarship can once ag... Continue Reading...
Plans
David Jeremiah says: “Boxer Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth.” It’s amazing how easily our plans are derailed. If you’ve ever planned a trip, a church event, a fami... Continue Reading...
We Would See Jesus
In his new book Learning From a Legend: What Gardner C. Taylor Can Teach us About Preaching (Cascade Books), Jared Alcantara tells this story from Taylor’s life:
“On the evening of October 2, 1952, one of th... Continue Reading...
What I meant to say was…
Sometimes what we meant to say or type in those church bulletins isn’t what shows up.
~ Hymn: "I Love Thee My Ford"
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The Letting Go: Rugged Love for Wayward Souls
In Letting Go: Rugged Love for Wayward Souls (Zondervan), authors Dave Harvey and Paul Gilbert help us understand how to better care for the prodigals in our midst – the unfaithful spouse, the rebellious child,... Continue Reading...