A Biblical Theology of Oil
Until the resurgence of interest in therapeutic oils, most in our day have been far removed from understanding the important role that oils played throughout human... Read More
You’ll Meet Them All
One of the striking features of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress–perhaps most striking of all–is the way in which Bunyan so accurately portrayed the various... Read More
The Family Idols
One of the more important aspects of the book of Genesis is the way in which the Holy Spirit lays bare the inner motives and... Read More
Pierced Hands of Blessing
I’ve always loved worshipping at churches in which the congregants hold out their hands, at the end of the service, to symbolize their expectant reception... Read More
The Least Attended Church Gathering
Last night, we had a sweet time of singing God’s praises and praying together as a church–prior to eating a meal. We do this once... Read More
Holy Preaching Voice
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in more serious-minded, biblical churches–namely, the trend of preaching and praying…how do I say this…in a weird “holy preaching voice” under... Read More
The Spirit of Singing
Having just returned from T4G, and having had time to reflect on the events of the week, I would have to agree with those who... Read More
Saying and Doing Hard Things in Ministry
It was John Lydgate (followed by Abraham Lincoln and Bob Marley) who said something that all ministers must understand and take to heart: “You can please... Read More