by Bob | Sep 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
6 Ways Churches Reverse a Decline Thom Rainer has a very intriguing post this week about 6 Ways Churches Reverse a Decline. I encourage you to read his entire post here. In his research and consultation with churches, Rainer notes that many churches have plateaued...
by Bob | Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Signs” and God’s Affectionate Sovereignty If by “signs” someone means that God “miraculously” sends us “signs” to direct and guide us, then don’t count me in as among the believers in “signs.” If, on the other hand, by “signs,” we mean that a sovereign God guides...
by Bob | Aug 14, 2012 | Church History, Uncategorized
Puritan & Reformed Soul Care God calls each of us to the personal ministry of the Word—speaking His gospel truth in love so we can all grow up in Christ, who is the Head. Puritan and Reformed leaders have understood and written about this calling. Here’s my top...
by Bob | Aug 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Toxic Relationship We all know the biblical description of agape love from 1 Corinthians 13. Pam and Bill Farrell, in their book, 10 Best Decisions a Single Can Make, paraphrase that passage to define “toxic relationships.” The Opposite of Christ-like Love • Toxic...
by Bob | Jul 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Restoration of All Things “The miracles of Jesus are signs of the right order of things. Jesus was not so much turning things upside down as turning them rightside up or, at least, giving his followers glimpses of the rightside up. The miracles of healing,...
by Bob | Jul 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Resources for Your Ministry This week at the Biblical Counseling Coalition’s Grace & Truth blog site, they’re sharing a mini-series in partnership with Covenant Eyes. Each post is well worth reading, applying, and sharing with others. Here they are: 5 Critical...
