Confession. I started listening to Christmas music two weeks ago, and I am not ashamed. Here I stand....

What a comfort it is to the church, that the almighty God is its most gracious and tender Father! His particular thoughts and affections are yearning towards His church. He is sensitive and compassionate towards His people. Obadiah Sedgwick

Elders need to fine-tune the exercise of their authority by adjusting the dials of confidence and humility depending on the issue. 9marks.org/article/how-fa…

Believing Christ died for everyone does not save you. Believing Christ died for you, saves you. With so much banter right now on the limits of the atonement, we are missing the core issue: You have to believe He died for you! The free offer is free. But you must believe!

Would it not be well if many Christian people had some little consideration when they are choosing a house, as to whether it will be convenient for the hearing of the word? Do you not think that a great many professors look chiefly for every other kind of advantage, and, when

Fantastic! “Watson believed that when the fear of God fades, Christianity does not become more loving or more free. It becomes casual. And when Christianity becomes casual, it slowly loses its strength. Holiness weakens because sin no longer feels serious. Obedience softens...”

Those warning the church of law/gospel distinction & pietism/legalism are often the architects of a new legalism. One must listen to their musings to discover the new rules of orthodoxy.Spurgeon "Beware of saying things that make you wise among fools and a fools among the wise.”

Don’t trade the church for a platform. In an age of viral voices, it’s easy to prioritize influence over faithfulness. But God’s plan is still the local church. Grant R. Castleberry

Exactly, Read this below! Amen!

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Goodness gracious. Regardless of your political preferences, this man’s perspective on living and dying needs to be heard and meditated upon. Redeem the time God has given you. Some of us have less time than we think.

Sibbes, “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us. Let us rather go bruised to heaven, than soundly to hell.” Amen!

Gettin’ this to y’all in time for Sunday. You’re welcome.

I've never taken a sabbatical. I didn't lead our church plant in adding a sabbatical policy into our bylaws. I don't see myself taking a sabbatical any time soon (if ever). However I would keep a few things in mind for your pastor(s): 1. There will be seasons he will be

Speaking of ministry weariness: “You can get tired in the work, but not tired of the work…if you’re in the right place.” -Richard Caldwell

I am pleased to announce the release of a new Thinking in Public episode today with Carl Trueman. We discuss his new book, “The Desecration of Man: How the Rejection of God Degrades Our Humanity.” Link below. youtu.be/oqbXv0BkdeU?si…

My statement on the relationship between modern Israel and Israel in the Bible: michaeljvlach.com/blog/modern-is…

Harsh treatment towards others when they are caught in sin shows a deficiency in your understanding of your own sin. The human model high priest is the evidence. See Heb 5:1-3. Clear!

Bingo! This movement is evidence of unbelief in the Scriptures clarity. Tyndale saw it right! He died for it!