Today, I’ll discuss Spurgeon’s chapter titled “Sermons – Their Matter” by sharing the five lessons I learned that helped me become a better preacher. If you’ve ever done any preaching, you’ve probably had to wrestle with the basic question “What should I preach about?” By asking that I don’t mean, “What should my sermon topicContinueContinue reading ““What Should I Preach About?” – Spurgeon’s Answer”
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Concerning the True Care of Souls: A Book Review
Martin Bucer’s Concerning the True Care of Souls is a mixed bag of papist leftovers and fresh Protestant theology. It helps to understand the times in which Bucer ministered to appreciate the good parts. Bucer (1491-1551) left the Dominican Order after meeting Martin Luther in 1518. “For more than 25 years Martin was Bucer wasContinueContinue reading “Concerning the True Care of Souls: A Book Review”
Mundane Grace
The dishes that really delight our taste buds are often hiding a secret ingredient that gives that particular culinary delight the extra edge it needs to go from “good food” to “this is what I want to eat before I die.” Perhaps it’s a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg laced unsuspectingly into a casserole, orContinueContinue reading “Mundane Grace”
Professors or Possessors?
The sun had set and a cool breeze was blowing down the main drag in Maplewood. We were soul winning. I like working the bus stops. People at bus stops are usually bored. They seem to like talking to friendly strangers. Most of them. Bored people. Cool breezes. A good night for talking. A youngContinueContinue reading “Professors or Possessors?”
Clock-Watching in the Prayer Closet
Why do we struggle to pray? Why is it so hard to be faithful to the prayer closet? Why does it seem that sometimes our walk with God is characterized more by drudgery than delight? Are we just supposed to be satisfied that prayer gets done, even though our time in prayer isContinueContinue reading “Clock-Watching in the Prayer Closet”
Joe Cassada 