The Wisdom of What God Doesn’t Say – “God speaks with clarity and preciseness everything that is required to redeem his people and make them holy throughout the generations. He’s clear on every commandment to be obeyed and every promise to be trusted. But regarding secondary or administrative things, he leaves much to our figuring out. He loves to answer our prayers for guidance in these areas, but he almost always answers indirectly. He does not want us to make an idol out of what is only meant to be helpful.”
Leading Worship in Song When You’re Not A Musician – This post contains some practical tips for those who may have the opportunity to fulfill this capacity, but I think the most important point is contained in the first paragraph – “leading corporate worship is pastoral function before it’s a musical one.”
Seven Reasons Why Evangelism Should be A Priority – Why should congregations be passionate about going out from their weekly meeting together and reaching people for Christ? Here are seven good reasons.
10 Questions to Ask Your Wife – This is a good list. I’m thinking there probably needs to be a corresponding one for wives.
The Anxiety-Killing Power of Creation – “The next time you’re outside, particularly if cares are weighing you down, look around you at God’s creation. Thank him that the tree or bird or insect that you see was created by him, and is now being sustained and held together by his mighty hand. Praise him for the wisdom on display in creation, the theatre to his glory. And then recognize this: the same God who made the grandeurs of the universe is watching over your life with the same infinite care.”