Author: Administrador

Walking in the streets around Jerusalem this evening is exhilarating. I love this city. There is the smell of fresh unleavened breads, herbs and roasted lamb coming from the open courtyards of the houses. You can hear the sounds of wine being poured into cups and the singing of hymns of the Passover meal coming from the … Continue reading “An Event-Filled Supper”

In his March 22, 2006, issue of his Ministry Toolbox newsletter, Rick Warren emphasizes the importance of offering listeners an opportunity to respond to the gospel. He says, “I believe we always should offer unbelievers an opportunity to respond to Christ in a seeker-service. They may choose to not respond, and you must respect that … Continue reading “Always Ask for Commitment”

From Time to Eternity: A 3-Part Series on the Timelessness of Love (1 Corinthians 13)Part 2: (1 Cor. 13:4-7)Caring for the needs of others is at times almost instinctual where in other instances it goes against the very grain of who we are as humans. When a newborn baby wakes up in the night crying … Continue reading “A Life of Love Is Lived for The Best of Others”

As we continue our Reasons to Believe Series, we are taking on a challenge. We've already confronted head-on the objections that truth can't really be known and that the Bible is untrustworthy in terms of revealing anything about God to us. Here, we are going to take on a challenge that is much more emotional … Continue reading “A Hellish Problem”

In his book Survival Skills: Leading Your Church in a Changing World, Stan Toler quoted a church leader who obviously was seminar-weary: “I have a mission; or is it a vision; or are they goals? Oh, who cares! God will sort it all out in His will.” Leadership without a definite vision is similar to … Continue reading “Visionary Leadership”

In a recent article for Pastors.com, Justin Lathrop talks about ways to invest appropriately in preparing the next generation of leaders for your ministry. He writes: “There are many leaders who spend no time or energy investing in the next generation—not even allowing them to have a seat at the table. There are some leaders who … Continue reading “Investing in the Next Generation”

In a recent post at his own blog, Geoff Suratt offers his judgment that preaching delivered through video is likely a fad, but one that could last for some time. He offers four reasons why he makes that judgment; here are two of them: I predict that in the next few years we’ll begin to see … Continue reading “Is ‘Flatscreen Preaching’ a Fad?”

In a recent commentary, R. Albert Mohler talks about the vital theological task performed by the pastor within the local church: “The pastoral calling is inherently theological. Given the fact that the pastor is to be the teacher of the Word of God and the teacher of the gospel, it cannot be otherwise. The idea … Continue reading “The Pastor as Theologian”

“For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself” (2 Corinthians 1:8). Discouragement, depression and despair are feelings to which the minister of the Word is not immune. In fact, we may face such feelings more than our fellow believers and more than non-believers. As well as the normal … Continue reading “When the Preacher Gets Discouraged”

It can happen anytime. It might happen for you—for all of us—this week! Are we ready? As a young pastor, I read a book called Sermons for Special Days. It was a helpful introduction to preaching on Christmas, Easter and other days we tend to think of as special in the Christian calendar. That is … Continue reading “Preacher to Preachers: Preaching Out of Season!”