EPHESIANS 4 CONTEXT: Most commentaries break chapter 4 into four parts (MHCC) Exhortations to mutual forbearance and union. (1-6) To a due use of spiritual gifts and graces. (7-16) To purity and holiness. (17-24) And to take heed of the sins practised among the heathen. (25-32) I however think it serves the modern reader better … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/08/2022
While this GTY Blog series was written a few years ago, and I believe directed to pastors and seminary students it is most applicable to everyone today. The Excellent Servant of Jesus Christ – News alert Servants, that is those willing to serve the people and not their own interests make the best leaders. The … More Devotional Thought For Today – 06/10/2022
PLEASE READ TO THE END Another cross-country trip supporting veterans is in the books. This one was unique in many ways. I started in my truck (Jackson, MS to Amarillo, TX to Ontario, CA) and switched to my motorcycle (Ontario, CA to Washington DC, to Marseilles, IL) then back to my truck (Marseilles to Amarillo … More 8,000 Plus Miles (Updated)
CONTEXT: This verse comes towards the end of Paul’s discussion of his work as a minister Colossians 1:24-29. Matthew Henry comments on these verses: Both the sufferings of the Head and of the members are called the sufferings of Christ, and makeup, as it were, one body of sufferings. But He suffered for the redemption … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/25/2022
As the title suggests this blog is directed at Preachers/Teachers but I believe it is applicable to all. While I do not doubt that God through the Holy Spirit speaks to folks even today, this phrase has become a catch-all for those who do anything in the name of God without the blessing of God … More Why Preachers Should Avoid Using The Phrase “God Told Me…”
In this past Wednesday’s devotional, our main text came from 1 John 3:16, with the theme of, we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. The above quote from George Whitefield echoes that sentiment with a twist. Here it is being applied directly to Chaplains, Elders, Ministers, Pastors, those who serve the church. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/011/2022
Once again I heard some “Christian” college folks joking about a local Seminary near us saying something to the effect, ‘wonder how all those guys at the cemetery are doing in classes today.’ Of course, I could not help myself so I went over to the table and asked them if they had ever read … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/11/2022
This article is directed to those in the ministry but wise words for everyone. Also, see A PATTERN OF PRAYER — PART 2 and the comments I left. PREACHING TRUTH Expository Preaching: Sermons, Thoughts, and Resources of Todd Linn Pastoral discouragement takes on many forms: personal struggles, family challenges, and painful ministry disappointments, to name a … More Dealing With Discouragement
Two things about this article. First I would always encourage all folks to be Bereans Acts 17:11 and search out the scripture on their own that they read, hear, or are taught. This is a means to build oneself up in the Word and to ensure, the accuracy of what is being shared. Secondly, as … More Less Than Half of Americans Find Pastors to Be ‘Trustworthy Sources of Wisdom,’ Research Finds
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American pastors by the thousands preached on Sunday against a law in Canada that makes it illegal to help someone escape homosexuality or transgenderism. READ MORE > > >
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