A month ago now we had the privilege of hearing Stuart Scott. He spoke 6 times on various topics. I needed to process what I heard. Below is what I wrote down in my notes. I hope these will encourage you. “Outdo each other in showing honor. Other people are more important than you.” “The […]
No one should ever take a break from God. Even in the coming months we must seek him with our all our hearts. The summer months do however change our schedules. There’s more daylight, more outside activities, opportunities to be with family and friends. Most will take a vacation (I am) or sneak in several […]
It seems appropriate on this Mother’s Day for me to address the situation regarding the leaked draft from the Supreme Court. The violation of confidentiality is a great concern. The draft could change but if the majority opinion remains it is a good day in the protection of the life of the unborn. If the ruling […]
Tim Challies is a Canadian pastor, blogger and author. I have appreciated his insights. Recently he wrote an article entitled, “40 Random Pieces of Advice for the Christian Life.” I can’t quote them all but today and next week I am including some worthy of repetition. “When offering counsel to others, always carefully distinguish between […]
“Godly people, wise and experienced in living the Word, have applied God’s Word to the problems of life in all times and places.” So wrote the late David Powlison. The Apostle Paul said, “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one […]
As we start the service the statement, “Christ is risen!” will be given and the congregation’s audible response is, “He is risen indeed!” That was the early church’s tradition, and we continue it today. He is risen! He is risen indeed! A dear friend of mine who served Christ teaching at a seminary in Ukraine recently wrote of […]
J.I. Packer was one of the most prominent theologians of the 20th and early 21st centuries. He was promoted to glory in 2020 at the age of 94. I have benefitted from several of his books and articles, but the book Knowing God was instrumental in my early ministry. Recently I was reminded of something Packer wrote. He encouraged believers […]
Remember Mission Impossible? “Your mission if you decide to accept is …” Well, in your bulletin is an invitation card and your mission is to give this card to a family member, neighbor or friend this week. Easter is one Sunday where folks are more open to be invited to church than most Sundays. This is […]
How long do we pray for the lost? George Muller was the director of an orphanage in Bristol, England in the 19th Century. He was one of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren movement. Muller was a man of prayer. He began praying for five of his lost friends in November 1844. After 18 months one was saved. After 5 […]
Several of us involved in our counseling ministry have had the privilege of sitting under the teaching ministry of Dr. Stuart Scott. He was a favorite and frequent speaker at Faith Lafayette’s counseling conference. Stuart currently teaches biblical counseling at The Master’s University – connected to John MacArthur in southern California. He is the author […]