Monthly Archives: March 2009
The Ache of Preaching
I recently ended a post with a quote from William Willimon, in which he states, “On any Sunday you can give it your all and still know that the Word deserves more.” How true that is! In my experience, the … Continue reading
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Favorable, Yet Flawed Feedback
I’ve mentioned before that it is not wise to evaluate your preaching by the polite pleasantries passed at the shaking of hands after preaching. Now I’m reading an engaging and enjoyable book that I will review in due course, but … Continue reading
Arrogance and Humility: Whose Definition?
In my quick review of Piper’s Brothers We Are Not Professionals, I’m in chapter 22. I presume I’m not the only one who resonates deeply with the issue raised in this chapter? We live in a relativistic age where ‘arrogance’ … Continue reading
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FYI: Comments Delayed
Just a quick FYI – any comments submitted to the site during the second half of March will not be approved and appear until the end of the month. I’ll be unable to access the internet for about two weeks, … Continue reading
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Rethinking Reading
Another helpful thought from Piper and the men he quotes. Many people hesitate to start reading a solid book because they don’t have the blocks of time they believe it requires. Piper’s advice? Get into the habit of reading for … Continue reading
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Sacred Substitutes
Just following up on Monday’s post on prayer . . . I appreciate the next chapter in Piper’s Brothers We Are Not Professionals – Beware of Sacred Substitutes. What is the greatest threat to genuine prayer and true meditation on … Continue reading
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