Saturday Links
Curated links for your weekend reading:
Messenger, Watchman, Steward: David Short on Three Decades of Ministry in Vancouver
To speak the words of God to the people of God for the glory of God; to keep watch over the souls of others and to pass on the treasures of the gospel to others—I find it hard to think of a higher privilege.
Missionary, Your Life Makes Sense
Set aside an earthly life — all that you might hope for and pursue in the interest of personal gain, fulfillment, and pleasure — in response to the call of the living God, and you will gain much more than you could hope for.
Six Traits of a Forgettable Sermon
Rigorous exposition isn’t at odds with engaging preaching.
Pastor Roundup: How to Prepare a Preaching Calendar
Recently, I reached out to some teaching pastors in The Gospel Coalition’s network and asked them to share advice on how they put together a preaching plan. Here’s what I heard.
In the postmodern world, commentaries are one of the most valuable tools for Bible study because they equip believers to go beyond “plain meaning” in search of something more probative and prevailing—that is, original meaning.
Do We Make Too Much or Too Little of Angels?
Are Christians giving short shrift to angels and demons, thereby missing the backdrop and influence of the unseen realm in our world today?
Should Christians Cremate? What the Bible Says About Cremation
I will argue that only burial gives specific witness to the Christian doctrine of the resurrection of the body.
My Post at Gospel for Life: A Rule of Life Isn’t Self-Optimization; It’s a Path of Faithful Love
Done right, a rule of life can help us build habits of faithfulness that lead to a greater love of God and others.
My Column at TGC Canada: Making Room for the Church’s Future Without You
God’s been very kind in allowing me to walk away without regrets, but also without feeling like I’m giving up my life here.
