I got the idea for this post from The Gospel Coalition. If you’re anything like me, you enjoy finding out what books, sermons, and articles have made a lasting impression on the lives of pastors and theologians. So, for what it’s worth, here are some of the books,...

Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love...

For this week’s Crossroads Connection, I’d like to direct your attention to a section in Thomas Watson’s (1620–1686) sermon, “The Loveliness of Christ.” In this portion of this message, Watson is placing before his congregation the loveliness of Christ in his...

I loved this outburst of praise in Spurgeon's evening devotion today: O for a throne of ivory for our King. Let Him be set on high forever, and let my soul sit at His footstool and kiss His feet and wash them with my tears. How precious is Christ! How can it be that I...

Introduction Psalm 7 finds David in a tsunami of false accusations and slander. Though the specifics elude us, the words, “if there is wrong in my hands (v. 3), suggest allegations of bribery (2 Sam. 15:1–16). It’s this smear campaign that sheds light on David’s...

In a world overrun with harsh criticisms and rampant cynicism, I want to double down on my efforts to celebrate every evidence of God's grace in my life. I want to shine a spotlight on every ounce of encouragement he sends my way. I found three this week. The first...

And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before...

Introduction As a theologically oriented pastor, I rejoice when church members express an interest in studying theology. But as any student of theology knows, wading into this vast ocean means swimming through the rough and choppy waters of theological disagreements....

First up, I like the Air BnB we're staying at in Gallatin, Tennessee! Second, I like the prayer "The Saviour," in The Valley of Vision, especially these lines: Make him [Christ] all  my desire, all my hope, all my glory. . . . May thy dear Son preserve me from this...

I liked Carey Nieuwhof's interview with Rich Villodas. I thought Rich Villodas shared a number of good insights on why we're witnessing so many scandals among evangelical leaders. I liked---loved!---this line from Spurgeon's August 3rd devotional: The Lord Jesus is...

I got the idea for this post from The Gospel Coalition. If you’re anything like me, you enjoy finding out what books, sermons, and articles have made a lasting impression on the lives of pastors and theologians. So, for what it’s worth, here are some of the books,...

Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love...

For this week’s Crossroads Connection, I’d like to direct your attention to a section in Thomas Watson’s (1620–1686) sermon, “The Loveliness of Christ.” In this portion of this message, Watson is placing before his congregation the loveliness of Christ in his...

I loved this outburst of praise in Spurgeon's evening devotion today: O for a throne of ivory for our King. Let Him be set on high forever, and let my soul sit at His footstool and kiss His feet and wash them with my tears. How precious is Christ! How can it be that I...

Introduction Psalm 7 finds David in a tsunami of false accusations and slander. Though the specifics elude us, the words, “if there is wrong in my hands (v. 3), suggest allegations of bribery (2 Sam. 15:1–16). It’s this smear campaign that sheds light on David’s...

In a world overrun with harsh criticisms and rampant cynicism, I want to double down on my efforts to celebrate every evidence of God's grace in my life. I want to shine a spotlight on every ounce of encouragement he sends my way. I found three this week. The first...

And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before...

Introduction As a theologically oriented pastor, I rejoice when church members express an interest in studying theology. But as any student of theology knows, wading into this vast ocean means swimming through the rough and choppy waters of theological disagreements....

First up, I like the Air BnB we're staying at in Gallatin, Tennessee! Second, I like the prayer "The Saviour," in The Valley of Vision, especially these lines: Make him [Christ] all  my desire, all my hope, all my glory. . . . May thy dear Son preserve me from this...

I liked Carey Nieuwhof's interview with Rich Villodas. I thought Rich Villodas shared a number of good insights on why we're witnessing so many scandals among evangelical leaders. I liked---loved!---this line from Spurgeon's August 3rd devotional: The Lord Jesus is...