Dear brother/sister, On April 12-14, 2016, thousands will gather at the Together for the Gospel biennial conference for pastors at Louisville, Kentucky. Under the theme "We are Protestant: The Reformation at 500", pastors will "come together to remember the burning truths of the Reformation, apply its spirit of protest to our times, and take courage for … Continue reading Together for the Gospel 2016
My Disappointment with Katniss Everdeen
Last November, my wife and I watched the last installment of the movie adaptation of The Hunger Games trilogy. I loved Katniss Everdeen's character from the beginning. At the end of the movie, however, I can say that I am now disappointed with her. I'm not referring to the acting of Jennifer Lawrence, or to the movie, or to … Continue reading My Disappointment with Katniss Everdeen
The Pastor’s Mess and the Rescue of Grace
Pastors, we're still a bit of a mess. We're all at times very poor examples of the truths we teach. We all have the dark ability to expound a passage that lauds God's grace yet be a husband or father of ungrace in the car on the way home. You can lead a men's ministry discussion … Continue reading The Pastor’s Mess and the Rescue of Grace
Daily Dose of Grace for a Pastor’s Soul
"Why did I even become a pastor?" That's the question I mumbled to myself last Thursday. I can't recall asking myself that question since I became a pastor more than six years ago. Yes, there were many times that the unique challenges of my vocation confront me. I already know that pastoral ministry is hard work … Continue reading Daily Dose of Grace for a Pastor’s Soul