Gary L. McIntosh may have started my ecclesiological deconstruction before I knew I was constructing anything. I will talk about that later. For that, I need to thank Gary L.…
A Prayer To Resist the Age (Matthew 6:9-13)
The pattern of prayer, as taught by Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13, teaches us to fix our lives and minds on God through specific, theological, and confessional petitions. It is not…
Blessings and Benedictions from Scripture for the Church
A few years ago, I read through the Old and New Testaments looking for blessings and benedictions to use at the beginning or end of sermon messages and prayers. Occasionally,…
Reading the ESV Expository Commentary (Matthew–Luke)
I reach for a commentary almost daily. Commentaries serve me for study, preaching, and reflection. I preach at least twice a week at Water Street Mission, where I serve as…
A Life Worth Multiplying? A Look at Dave Ferguson’s Multiplier
You will find a more general review of Multiplier by Dave Ferguson on my Lead a Quiet Life blog on Patheos. The review below offers a more thorough, personally reflective…