I have a bad habit of starting a book, reading it for a few days, starting another book at the same time, reading both for a few days, starting another book, reading all three, etc. Typically I’m juggling 3-4 at a time. I don’t know why I do this. Sometimes I wish I could stop, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Reading’
May 20, 2009
Building a Theological Library
Someone has said, “books are to the believer what tools are to the carpenter: the essentials of the trade.” Growing up I was often told that learning is a life-long job. At the time, I was more than skeptical of that statement. In fact, my goal was to finish school as quick as possible so [...]
May 13, 2009
Why I Use the ESV
I’ve used the ESV (English Standard Version) for about five years. If ever asked which translation I recommend, I always refer people to the ESV. It is a reliable, essentially literal translation, and extraordinarily readable translation stemming from the King James translation line. You can watch this video to find out more. Also, you should definitely buy [...]
May 13, 2009
Pro-Life or just Anti-Abortion
As evangelicals we hear much about being “pro-life.” I’ve struggled to understand exactly what that means. Does it mean that we are simply anti-abortion, or does it mean something more? Yes, I take a firm stand against abortion, but that cannot be the extent of holding the pro-life position. Not only must we stand against [...]
March 17, 2009
Christ-Centered Preaching
I’m reading Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon by Bryan Chapell. Here are two great quotes I read yesterday, one on a pastor’s prayer/intimacy with Christ and the other on preaching Christ from ALL of Scripture.
Public ministry true to God’s purposes requires devoted private prayer. We should not expect our words to acquaint others with the [...]
