There are three categories: follow the links to the right to get complete listings of each section. Music| Where we will review new music, discuss styles and arrangements, and share ideas and resources. Praxis| Where we discuss practical thoughts, advice, and solutions to issues that the church faces. Theology| Discussing some of the very… [Read more…]
Part 1 – Casalis begins by setting forth the widespread impact that Barth has had on the theological community. He also tries to show how, although part of the Reformed church, his works were not defending his niche but were for all Christianity. He also gives some samples of Barth’s work to show his values.… [Read more…]
I will own up right off the bat. I have not succeeded in killing all my sin. I still struggle and fight daily to be the man God has called me to be. But I believe that if you’ve been a Christian for any length of time you will have had things that “work” and… [Read more…]
I have finally finished the introduction to the biography of Karl Barth. The reason I picked up this little book is because several of the other books I am reading reference Barth, positively and negatively, and I felt that my limited knowledge of him (basically the pronunciation of his last name) necessitated that I learn… [Read more…]
There are some sins that sneak up on you and take you by surprise. And then there are the ones that you can see coming from generations away. There is some controversy when talking about generational sin/curses. There is the camp that takes a page from pop-psychology and uses this concept as an excuse.… [Read more…]
So as my responsibility at church is growing, I have had to think a lot about how to balance my work (ministry) life with the rest of my life, because I struggle with keeping my priorities straight. It’s hard to want to stop working when you see God moving in your church.[1] Even though we… [Read more…]
Ajith Fernando’s book has been a great encouragement and challenge to me in ministry. As I look at each chapter I will summarize, give some high points, and my insights. There is so much great content in this book that to do it justice I would end up retyping entire chapters. I would strongly encourage… [Read more…]
If you aren’t sure what’s going on right now let me direct you to this post. Preface - Peterson gives an account of their grandson miming reading a new testament (he can’t read yet). But the manner in which he tried gave birth to the idea of the necessity of a book like the one… [Read more…]
I would recommend this book highly to those just starting in ministry... and for those who have been serving for a long time
As we sing we are responding to God in a way that He has deemed appropriate to do so. We are also declaring truth with our own mouths, and we are showing our unity by agreeing with one another that these things are true. All of these bring glory to God.
This psalm is one of my favorites. It has a very definite repentant feel to it and it includes, even starts with, the truth of God’s forgiveness and grace. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose… [Read more…]
July 31, 2009
by Jared
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