Centre
You can define an organisation three ways – by its centre, which is what it holds most dear, its circumference, ... Continue reading
View ArticleCircumference
The Bible, we rightly say, is a library not one book. But unlike any other library, and unlike other religious ... Continue reading
View ArticleShh! The introvert is preaching.
A ministry apprentice once asked me a really sharp question. After meeting a number of pastors, all of whom paid ... Continue reading
View ArticleHow many introverts…?
Well, that was interesting. My piece on introverts and preaching generated more hits than any other piece on this blog. ... Continue reading
View ArticleMy 10 top take-aways from Matt Chandler
We had a really encouraging and enthusiastic afternoon with Matt Chandler. Here are my top takeaways:- Parents – ... Continue reading
View ArticleThe sharpest question for studying the Bible.
People come to church for a lift. An encouragement. Maybe a challenge. They don’t want trouble. And those of us ... Continue reading
View ArticleMoney – when there’s way too much
Good question. True question. A small church with around twenty members is in a depressed part of town. Money is ... Continue reading
View ArticleYou know that 10,000 hours thing?
I first noticed it in Malcolm Gladwell’s clever little book Outliers. In almost every area of human creativity and endeavour, ... Continue reading
View ArticleJim Packer: is Evangelical Preaching light on God’s Holiness?
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View ArticleHow to own every commentary worth owning
Ever since I was an undergraduate I’ve had on my shelves Don Carson’s survey of New Testament commentaries. It’s his ... Continue reading
View ArticleJohn Piper’s farewell sermon
After 33 years as their pastor, John Piper preached his farewell sermon on Easter Sunday at Bethlehem Baptist.http://t.co/KH42MuUnFy/
View ArticleThe Sunday after the Sunday before
Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday – it’s a fabulous series of events and services, with great hymns, ... Continue reading
View ArticleDoh!
I should have warned her, really. A friend of mine has just published her first book, and she is understandably ... Continue reading
View ArticleFiddle
One of my heroes and gurus is Dick Lucas – man who has done one thing supremely well for decades: ... Continue reading
View ArticleHow to read a commentary, and avoid my four rookie errors
I nearly drowned this week. Not physically, but mentally. I’d started work on a talk, and pulled four commentaries off ... Continue reading
View ArticleSix parts of planning a sermon series
The easy way to plan your sermon series is to open your Bible, mark up your main section divisions, and ... Continue reading
View ArticleOrders now being taken!
I’m excited to announce you can now pre-order The Bible Speaks Today, The Church, at discount! Open this post by ... Continue reading
View ArticleMaking sure you’re preaching to the right people
So, sitting with a group of pastors, we were discussing how we can improve as preachers. The generally agreed first ... Continue reading
View ArticleThe only reason God loves pastors
The fatal slip happens so easily. We move from loving ministry because we love the Lord Jesus, to thinking that ... Continue reading
View ArticleSimmering sermons
One time, I decided to cook a surprise meal for my family. I cook for them fairly often, so Dad ... Continue reading
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