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Lessons from Toastmasters

As you may know, we’re starting a new church in Liberty Village, Toronto. Liberty Village is an old commercial part of town that’s being transformed into a new community. I’m

What’s Your Issue?

I’m struck by this list of twenty issues that Christian leaders face. It’s found in an excellent new book called Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God . 1. I’m really

A Few Good Men and Women

I don’t know exactly who is reading this. But I do know that everyone reading this can respond to what I’m posting today. We’re in the process of planting a

Deeper Application

I have a problem with application in sermons. It’s often poorly done. Granted, this is because application is actually one of the hardest parts of preaching. I agree with what Haddon Robinson

Worship Without Evidence

Today is Pentecost Sunday. I’m haunted by these words by Oswald Chambers, which remind me of how much I need the Holy Spirit. Beware of worshipping Jesus as the Son of God,