Andrew Murray on Humility
At church, a couple of guys and I are reading through Andrew Murray's little book called Humility. I am struck by the way in which Murray addresses this topic. Humility is one of those virtues that is elusive, to say the least. To claim to have it is not to have it! And yet in Christ, we must [...]
A Timely Word from Devotional Theologian D.A. Carson
The following short editorial appeared in the helpful (and free) online journal Themelios. This journal is produced by the Gospel Coalition and is an appreciated resource for pastors and teachers on a budget, but who want to dig deep nonetheless. D.A. Carson is a well respected theologian. His [...]
Be a Man (if you are a man), Be a Woman (if you are a woman)
We had a Valentine's Banquet at RML this past week, and by all accounts, we had a GREAT time! It was a lot of fun, and at times, downright silly. But some of the themes discussed throughout the evening pertaining to marriage need to be taken very, very serious. As a pastor, I desperately want to [...]
Cross that Muddy Jordan and Confession of Sins
The sermon from last Sunday, called Cross that Muddy Jordan, traces the use of the Jordan River throughout Scripture and its application for us today. Yesterday, the sermon brought particular focus to the practice of confessing our sins, both to God and our fellow believers. Both of the [...]
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Here is a classic hymn of the Church, with deeply meaningful lyrics, and a memorable melody line. The words were written in 1780 by Edward Perronet, who was a friend and co-minister with John and Charles Wesley. Perronet, who was the son of an Anglican priest, was himself a capable preacher as [...]
Book Spotlight: Knowing God by J.I. Packer
Here is a book that requires very little introduction, and very little review. In fact, it might be said that Packer's classic has been reviewed to death. Christians love it. People who read it, usually recommend it and call it a powerful work that helps them "know God" better. I join the ranks [...]