At a recent event, a young man in our church stood and said something like, "Before coming to this church, I was hungry but didn't know what to do, so I was being discipled by teachers on the internet. But coming here and being discipled by the elders, I don't look to them for

(Me watching everyone debate Mark Driscoll again)

Just a reminder that "not a bully, but gentle" is a qualification for being an elder, and "able to own the Libs" is not.

This is true!

It’s ok to agree with Driscoll on most things (theology, politics) and still call him out for fleeing Mars Hill Church accountability because “the Holy Spirit told him to.” Not all of Mark’s critics are liberal, feminist, deconstructers. Character matters.

This is the standard for staying or leaving a church, not did they address a cultural issue, even if there is wisdom in doing so.

After spending more time in the Song of Songs today while prepping for Sunday, I’m more convinced than ever—the whole Bible is a love story.

You don’t have to include your eschatological position in your bio.

If you believe Mark Driscoll should be platformed while Mark Dever should be cancelled, your spiritual compass has been smashed to pieces.

My article on third-wayism at The Gospel Coalition: If someone asks, "Will I have to surrender my political affiliation if I become a Christian?" our answer should be, "Ah, it’s worse than you think! You’ll have to surrender everything if you become a Christian." thegospelcoalition.org/article/funera…

Helpful post to "critically" analyze how Christians grew to be absolute jerks on social media during the 2020's and forgot how to believe the best from faithful believers! And they are worried Patrick is the problem! Sheesh.

If folks don't have examples of this, Twitter (X) is FULL of them.

Young men, If you will learn early on how to: - shake a hand - look people in the eye - ask a question - listen - stand up straight - be on time (pro tip: early = on time) ...you will be in the top 3% of your peers before anyone cares at all what your grades are, what you do

I would rather take the ring all the way to Mordor than go to Costco right now.

4 REASONS PASTORS SHOULD GET PHYSICALLY FIT I’m not a marathoner or a fitness guru. But as a 60-year-old traveling evangelist, I’ve become increasingly aware of my mortality… and the ever-sagging effects of gravity. 😅 Early in ministry I put on 40 lbs. My workout routine?

Not a hot take, but any Pastor who is mentioning Candace or Tucker Carlson in sermons regularly should NOT be pastors. I never have & can’t think of a good reason to.

For those who asked, these are my 39 preaching rules through which I run every sermon.

A Helpful Chart of Theological Triage

Im afraid we’ve got another IUFB banger

I'm "Reformed" X weary. Theological controversies don't rile me up. Obnoxious anons are whatever. But the seemingly relentless efforts to discredit, disqualify, and destroy the reputations of otherwise faithful Christians through viral "gotcha!" gossip is repugnant.