Recently, I read an article entitled “Pastoral Narcissism: The Shadow Side of Ambition” by J.R. Kerr in Christianity Today. Now, why would you ever read an article like this unless you were a glutton for conviction? I read it in order to do some needed inventory and assessment in my own life and ministry. This … Continue reading The Beautiful Side of Ambition
An Empire Builder vs. A Kingdom Seeker
An empire builder is dominated by anxiety. A kingdom seeker counts on the faithful provision of his loving Father (Matt. 6:32). Helmut Thielicke reminds us: “It is reasonable to trust in our heavenly Father’s love even in times of grievous trouble because we have been privileged to see it revealed in Christ and His cross.” … Continue reading An Empire Builder vs. A Kingdom Seeker
Missions – Commending What We Cherish
Worship is the fuel of missions. If our passion for worship grows cold, I guarantee you that our heart for the lost will also grow cold. If we don’t learn to worship God in Spirit and truth we will never have the heart for mission that God asks. Worship fuels mission because ‘you will always … Continue reading Missions – Commending What We Cherish
Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity
Our staff are reading and reflecting on Kelly Kapic's new book entitled God So Loved, He Gave: Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity." Mike Murphy, our worship director, has written a song on John 3:16-21 for the mini sermon series that was preached by our three campus ministers on the implications of John 3:16. How … Continue reading Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity
Oswald Chambers: On the call of God
We are apt to forget the mystical, supernatural touch of God. If you can tell where you got the call of God and all about it, I question whether you have ever had a call. The call of God does not come like that, it is much more supernatural. The realization of it in a … Continue reading Oswald Chambers: On the call of God
Helpful Insights from Jerry Bridges
This coming Sunday at Trinity we will have the privilege of hearing Jerry Bridges. I have reread a number of his books that I have in my personal library this past week and here are several helpful quotes gleaned from my reading. Knowing that indwelling sin occupies a heart that is deceitful and unsearchable should … Continue reading Helpful Insights from Jerry Bridges
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