Hebrews 13:17 encourages Christians to make their pastors work a joy and not a burden.A practical way to encourage your pastor is to actively love his children. One of the great blessings I have enjoyed in the ministry is to shepherd people who love my family.
The Supremacy of Christ
The heart of the Christian faith is all about the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, that salvation is found in no one else.Some wonder, “Can one person really be the answer for all who believe?” The original recipients of the book of Hebrews were struggling with this question.
Anne Rice Reflects on Belief in Christ
Anne Rice, who became a Christian in 1998, wrote a column in today’s Washington Post that you can read here.
Easter Greetings from Adrian
Our favorite B.B. (“British Blogger”) Adrian Warnock sends Easter greetings. If London were just a little bit closer to Stillman Valley, I’d ask Adrian to come by and share this with our church family.
A Verse That Challenges Me Today
“Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will hmself call out and not be answered (Proverbs 22:13).”
Maundy Thursday
Read John Piper on Maundy Thursday. Or, read the Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus carefully and prayerfully (John 14-17). Or, “wash feet” today. Or, all of the above.
Spending As If There is No Tomorrow
As is so often the case, Cal Thomas speaks wisely (here) about the role of government, and the need to reduce spending.
An Anniversary of Sobriety
La Shawn Barber shares on her blog that she has now been sober for 11 years.
Barber writes:
Every March 18, I wonder if there’s any point in continuing to mention my “sobriety anniversary” on the blog. Who really cares? For me, it seems so long
Television in Children’s Bedrooms
Al Mohler posts on children having televisions in their children’s bedrooms.
Hope Children’s Center in Africa
Our church family will appreciate watching this video update from Pastor Jeff Dodge. Let’s pray that God does a great work physically and spiritually in Africa. And, for the record, even though he looks much younger than I, we’re the…