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The Week-est Link, Dec. 14

1. There is no weekly link list this week. I want to leave up my tribute to my grandfather. I was honored and encouraged by the comments left yesterday, and though I realize that some people will already have read … Continue reading

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A Young Preacher’s Thoughts on Preaching: Manuscripts, Notes, or Extemporaneous?

This is one of the hardest things to figure out as a young preacher: how much should I rely on a manuscript? How much should I speak off the top of my head? How much should I study and then … Continue reading

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A Young Preacher’s Thoughts on Preaching: Fresh Insights

Much is made in the current day of preaching the basic truths of the Bible. This we must do. However, it is my opinion that the best preaching is not simply that which is true, but that which digs very … Continue reading

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The Power of a Good Sunday School Teacher

From Truett Cathy’s book It’s Better to Build Boys Than to Mend Men: “I was thirteen years old when God worked through Theo Abby, my Sunday school teacher, to change my life. In a real sense, I had been “fatherless.” … Continue reading

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The Week-est Link, Nov. 2

1. A fascinating and helpful interview with Dr. Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and SBC patriarch. A hat-tip to Dr. Jim Hamilton for the link. Hamilton posed a number of excellent questions to his boss, Dr. Patterson, … Continue reading

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The Week-est Link

With that title proudly worked out, I can now give you my weekly link roundup. 1. Provocative article by Thomas Sowell on whether prestigious colleges really deliver the education people think they do. There are of courses necessary nuances to … Continue reading

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When the Bell Fell Silent: The Church, the Parachurch, and Christian Witness to the American University, Pt. 4

Do you have ambition? Do you have energy? Do you have a vision? If you are a young man, I want to ask you those three questions. You should answer them honestly. Don’t misunderstand. I’m not referring in these question … Continue reading

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Friday Links

Here’s the link roundup for this Friday–I’ve got some gems for you: 1. Make sure that you go to the website of the New England Center for Expository Preaching. If you have not heard of this vital ministry, well, here’s … Continue reading

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A Truly Strange, Frightening and Yet Fascinating Picture

Wow.

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In Evangelism, You Are the Need, and You Are the Answer

Many of us struggle with evangelism. I’ve talked about that on here before. It’s not a new topic, either on this blog or in the life of the Christian. But that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about it in recent … Continue reading

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