Today we are celebrating the birthday of Billy Graham who turns 99. Happy Birthday, Billy! He has been an inspiring example to evangelists worldwide. For his books, visit Ruth’s Attic at the Billy Graham Bookstore. He’s the author of over 60 books, so let me suggest you start with: Just As I Am: The Autobiography of Billy Graham Peace with God (this is the book … Read More
Luther on the Marks of a Good Preacher
Today’s guest post comes to us from Carl Trueman for TheAquilaReport.com. While there has been an understandable reaction in parts of the Reformed world against the kind of radical downgrading of ordained ministry which has come to mark much of the evangelical world, this has itself created problems. Perhaps most obvious is the priestly culture it can generate, where the … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Being a Follower
“Then he called his disciples and the crowds to come over and listen. ‘If any of you wants to be my follower,’ he told them, ‘you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me.’” – Mark 8:34 (NLT)
Zwingli on Strategic Correction
“If we have to reprove or punish, we ought to do it wisely and wittily, and so good humouredly and considerately that we not only drive away the offense but win over the offender, binding him more closely to us.” – Huldrych Zwingli, the father of the Swiss Reformation
Fusion Fridays: Responding to Gifts from God
“How you respond when you’ve been given a gift – and what you do with the gift itself – proves just how much you really appreciate it. So, have you been given any gifts lately? Let me ask the question another way: Did you have any first-time guests at your church last week? God gives you and me the gifts … Read More
It’s Never Too Late (Thursdays are for Health)
“When you eat the foods that fuel your body well, you are cooperating with God to be a good steward of the vessel he has entrusted to you. Unfortunately, cultural persuasion and free will have thwarted God’s best intentions for the majority of us – but it’s not too late. We can get back to the health God desires us to … Read More
Caring for God’s Gift (Thursdays are for Health)
“When you woke up this morning, God gave you a great gift. He gave you an intricately designed body specifically crafted for the purpose of being his representative on this earth. He gave you breath to fill your lungs and a pumping heart to circulate your blood. He gave you a mind capable of more than you fathom. He placed your … Read More
Happy Reformation Day!
On this day in history 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenburg Church door. This act of defiance against the Roman Catholic church officially marks the start of the Protestant Reformation. In celebration of Luther’s act, let’s look at a guest post from Will Graham for EvangelicalFocus. Let me start today by asking a question. Have … Read More
How to Preach Well According to Martin Luther
Today’s guest post comes to us from ProPreacher.com as we celebrate Martin Luther’s contributions to ministry on this 500th anniversary of the Reformation. On top of his many other responsibilities, Luther was a preaching machine. He preached an estimated 4,000 sermons in his lifetime, of which we have approximately 2,300 of those sermons preserved today. On average, Luther preached 120 … Read More
Sunday Scripture: A Disciple’s Heart
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” – John 13:34-35 (NLT)