Often there is a book that I haven’t read that I know I should make time for, but the fact of the matter is that there are more books that I should read than time that I can make. Recently, I made time to read Phillips Brooks’ classic on preaching, The Joy of Preaching (or …
“Here, then is the sovereign power with which the pastors of the Church, by whatever name they be called, ought to be endowed. That they may dare boldly do all things by God’s Word; may compel all worldly power, glory, wisdom, and exaltation to yield to and obey his majesty; supported by his power, may …
Most of you who read this know that I am a pastor. I love being a pastor, it is my passion and I know that I am fulfilling the calling God has placed on my life. In short, I truly did “surrender” (to use that appropriate but rarely used old term) to God’s call and …