Reflections on Theology & Life From an Ordinary Pastor

Are You Reading Your Bible? More Bible Reading Plans

Posted on Jan 3, 2012 in Christian Living, Featured Articles, Reading | 0 comments

It’s January 3 – you may already be behind in a new systematic approach to reading the Bible. No worries. Really –...

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Mid-Week Minutes 10.5.11

Posted on Oct 5, 2011 in Featured Articles, Hermeneutics, Pastoral Ministry, Video | 0 comments

Click HERE to find some recommended Bible study resources in our online bookstore (look under “Study...

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Mid-Week Minutes 7.6.11

Posted on Jul 6, 2011 in Pastoral Ministry, Video | 0 comments

How Are You Intentionally Assimilating the Truth You Hear Each...

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Beautiful . . .

Posted on Jun 29, 2011 in The Gospel | 0 comments

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Bible Reading Plans

Posted on Dec 31, 2010 in Reading | 2 comments

I love reading through Scripture each year.  If you are considering an annual trek through the Scriptures, you may find some of the other...

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Why Read Your Bible Through Each Year

Posted on Dec 30, 2010 in Reading | 0 comments

I think you should read your Bible through each year.  However, this post is not to suggest that those who do not choose an annual Bible...

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Revitalizing Personal Prayer – Part 3

Posted on Sep 12, 2009 in Featured Articles, Prayer | 0 comments

Using the Word Where does the Bible fit into your concentrated time of prayer? For me it must be integral if my prayer life is to remain...

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18 Tricks to Memorize More Scripture

Posted on Mar 24, 2009 in Christian Living, Miscellaneous | 0 comments

Good material here: 18 Tricks to Memorize More Scripture | Fallen and Flawed HT:  Desiring God...

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2009 Shepherds’ Conference Reflections

Posted on Mar 7, 2009 in Ecclesiology, Featured Articles, Pastoral Ministry, Personal, Preaching | 0 comments

My expectations for encouragement, equipping, and fellowship as well as theological, spiritual, and practical stimulation were all...

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When Preaching Is Not Central

Posted on Feb 26, 2009 in Featured Articles, Preaching | 0 comments

A few quick thoughts on what happens when the pulpit and expository preaching loses a place of centrality within the life of the local...

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A New Bible?

Posted on Feb 25, 2009 in Miscellaneous, Pastoral Ministry, Personal, Preaching | 3 comments

My calf-skin Shepherds’ Conference Bible is my favorite preaching Bible.  I love the durability of the calf-skin.  I love the size...

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Eleven Reasons Why We Should Love Preaching

Posted on Feb 24, 2009 in Featured Articles, Preaching | 0 comments

Biblical preaching must not be less than central in the ministry of a local church. That was the theme of my sermon this past Sunday...

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