Cramming
“But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God” (1 Samuel 30.6b ESV). I met a doctor recently. I told him that we have so many fine physicians in our flock that if I ever had to call, “Is there...
View ArticleA Message for Sinners Only: Romans 3.19-25
The passage before us is an indictment of the sin of Jew and Greek in the Roman church. The Greek who felt justified before God before they didn’t know about the One true God were judged guilty. The...
View ArticleWhich is it? Communion or Eucharist or the Last Supper? Yes.
1 Cor. 10.16-17;20; 11.23-31; John 6.11; 23, 35-42; 48-59 Like a foolish husband arguing with his wife over the true meaning of the word “love,” but failing to embrace his bride, sometimes the Church...
View ArticleA Charge to the Rev. James Carter: On the occasion of his installation as...
Image: License © 2016 Faith for Living, Inc. It was my joy, privilege, and honor to be able to lead a service of organization for New Presbyterian Church last year. To be able to come, now, and give...
View ArticleTwo Basic Questions on Being a Man of God
I received a letter recently. “My 21-year-old son recently asked me two very basic questions. I gave him my answers, but wanted the input of others. I know you are busy but would really value your...
View ArticleCyber Pilgrimages for Spiritual Growth
Southern scenery. In and arournd New Berne [New Bern], N.C.; (1865?-1903); Rufus Morgan, Photographer; Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Photography Collection, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of...
View ArticleGod is Calling Faithful Men
Image: License © 2016 Faith for Living, Inc. I was honored to have been asked, recently, to provide a hymn, composed some years back, for the occasion of the installation of a pastor. I offer it here...
View ArticleA Prayer for My Students
J. M. W. Turner (British, 1775–1851). “The Storm,” 1840-1845. National Museum of Wales (NMW A 509) Courtesy American Federation of Arts. LORD OF THE HARVEST, who sent Your only begotten Son our Lord...
View ArticlePatient Ferment
am doing a lot of reading right now. More than usual. I have introduced some new volumes for our doctor of ministry students in the upcoming church planting class. Some of them are new to me. I...
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