I’m re-reading the Life and Diary of David Brainerd and again being humbled and encouraged by his radical sensitivity and passion for Christ. This quote made me think of the missionary couple that I posted on the other day and how easily I can lose sight of eternity. This life is a vapor in light [...]
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Category Archives: Gospel Life
Proclaim + Bring the Gospel
“Soon afterward He went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God.” Luke 8:1
What does it look like to “proclaim” and “bring” the gospel of the Kingdom of God to those who need it today? One thing is certain our gospel is so great it must not [...]
Four I’s
There are four words that I have gone back to again and again when it comes to the big picture purpose and mission God:
Imputational - A life built upon the righteousness of Christ alone and not on my own works. Living in light of the life and death of Christ being imputed to me, [...]
“Jesus is In This Car”
I was inspired by this 92 year old woman this morning who witnessed to the guy who tried to mug her at WalMart. Incredible.
Make Me Vigilant
I’m reading Proverbs in the mornings now.
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Prov 4:23)Vigilant. What a good word. My computer dictionary says:
“If you’re vigilant, you are watchful for a purpose (: to be vigilant in the presence of one’s enemies), and wary suggests being on the [...]
Puritan Preaching
J.I. Packer on Puritan preaching, from Quest for Godliness:
“Puritans preached the Bible systematically and thoroughly, with sustained application to personal life, preaching it as those who believed it, and who sought by their manner to make their matter credible, convincing, convicting, and converting.”
I like the four descriptive words:
1. Credible2. Convincing3. Convicting4. Converting
The Cross and Social Justice
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about social justice and specifically what role the church ought to play. If you have read my wife’s blog in the last few days you have some idea of what God is stirring in our hearts for the people of Sudan.
Today I ran across this great post by [...]
Most (The Bridge)
This is a powerful video of a well-known Gospel illustration that has been made into a short movie. Click here for the trailer.
Summer Lust
Covenant Life’s Family Room blog gives some great reminders and helps for dealing with lust:
At the Cross, Jesus’ death defeated the curse of sin. For the believer, sin is no longer master. The risen Christ is.
John Piper says, “The fight of faith against lust is the fight to stay satisfied with God. Our [...]
My religious affections
One of the things I love about my job is the opportunity to get to know different pastors. This morning I talked with Ben Rudolph who I’ve really enjoyed getting to know. He’s in the first year of planting a church in a growing suburb and it is always exciting to hear about God’s grace0. [...]
