Fasting. Probably the least popular of the so-called “spiritual disciplines.” However, in his book Fasting (Student Edition) author Jentezen Franklin identifies fasting as the number one factor in increasing his intimacy with God and unleashing the power of God in… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Fasting (Student Edition) by Jentezen Franklin
Just finished a great book on the spiritual discipline of fasting. I’ll post the review tomorrow, but the book got me thinking about the purpose of discipline in pursuing God. Some people, like the Pharisees who opposed Jesus, saw discipline… Read More »Discipline and desperation
Beware of deriving too much of your value from the praises of people. Actually, I’m beginning to believe that deriving ANY of your value from the praises of people is like having cancer of the soul. Eventually it will catch… Read More »People are fickle
We’ve heard it before. “I like Jesus, but not the church.” “I can’t stand organized religion.” “Churches just want my money.” These are the sentiments of people who don’t see the value of church as it relates to following Jesus. … Read More »BOOK REVIEW: Why Church Matters by Joshua Harris
This is the transcript of the sermon I preached this past Sunday, re-formatted for easier reading. More lengthy than my usual posts, but I hope you find it “useful.” Praise God for the amazing “tool for life” He has… Read More »The Right Tool for the Job
There aren’t many books out there with a mathematical equation for a title, but for Tullian Tchividjian, Jesus + Nothing = Everything is both the thesis of his amazing book as well as the mantra for his life. He begins… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Jesus + Nothing = Everything by Tullian Tchividjian
As I was reading Eric Liddell’s book, The Disciplines of the Christian Life, I kept having the same recurring thought: this is what we need! I didn’t realize it, but I was longing for a short, yet comprehensive “basics for discipleship”… Read More »AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The Disciplines of the Christian Life by Eric Liddell
Happy 4th of July, everyone! As we Americans celebrate our freedom and independence, remember… “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result… Read More »Freedom Isn’t Free – 10 Quotes on the Atonement
I taught on this story again last Sunday, and every time I do it gets to me. It’s just so mysterious and rich in meaning. It doesn’t fit in a neat little theological package–kind of like God, Himself, doesn’t fit… Read More »VIDEO: The Binding of Isaac
I taught on this story again last Sunday, and every time I do it gets to me. It’s just so mysterious and rich in meaning. It doesn’t fit in a neat little theological package–kind of like God, Himself, doesn’t fit… Read More »VIDEO: The Binding of Isaac