In the Gospel of John, the Spirit is called the Comforter and Helper. In chapter 16, we are told that the Spirit does another kind of work. John 16:8-11 has been on my heart and mind, as I've watched several, prominent men fall from power: "And when [the Spirit] comes, he will convict … Continue reading Wednesday Roundup: Comfort, Help, … Convict?; Are We in the Middle of a Cultural Revolution?; A Sermon on Ezekiel (11/29/17)
Month: November 2017
Wednesday Roundup: Is “Work-Life Balance” a god for Ministers?; Politics – In What Way Is It Important to You?; Marriage – *Same Question* (11/8/17)
"Work-life balance" is right, good, and desirable, but when does it become a god - the thing I owe ultimate allegiance to? My observation: An overemphasis on "work-life balance" in ministry, can get in the way of doing ministry. Carey Nieuwhof writes eloquently about this, here. Speaking of gods, consider this powerful op-ed column … Continue reading Wednesday Roundup: Is “Work-Life Balance” a god for Ministers?; Politics – In What Way Is It Important to You?; Marriage – *Same Question* (11/8/17)
Wednesday Round-Up: Douthat’s Really a Lutheran; Have Conversations; Pastors, You Really Need to Have Conversations (11/1/17)
Following Paul and Augustine, Luther spoke of the power of sin as "incurvatus in se": If not checked, sin causes us to be "curved in on ourselves" - to become dangerously self-centered, self-regarding, self-pitying, so that all things and people are used for one's own purposes. Ross Douthat, in this piece, shows us how: our … Continue reading Wednesday Round-Up: Douthat’s Really a Lutheran; Have Conversations; Pastors, You Really Need to Have Conversations (11/1/17)
Foundation and Fire 