Three Avenues to Joy
When I look back at what I’ve experienced in church planting these past two or so years, three joys stand out:
1. The joy of risk — There’s something joyful about sticking
Christian Living
God Wants Us to Want
I used to think that God was happy with our grudging obedience. Do the right thing, grit your teeth, and everything is good with God. I’ve been increasingly learning that God doesn’
Thoughts on Sexual Temptation
“Many people have asked me if I have ever looked at pornography,” writes William Struthers in his book Wired for Intimacy. “When I tell them that I find many things on television or
Risk in Ministry
I was really struck by this tweet by Ray Ortlund recently:
My three criteria for ongoing self-assessment: reality with God, honesty with brothers, risk in ministry.
— Ray Ortlund (@rayortlund) September 9, 2014
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Sobering Up: The Prerequisite to a Good Prayer Life
I struggle with prayer. It’s some comfort, I suppose, to understand that others do as well. A recent story about renowned preacher Sinclair Ferguson illustrates that even those who seem to be