Saturday Links
Curated links for your weekend reading:
The Spiritual Power of Staying Put
Lasting fruit usually comes from lasting presence.
My hunch is that most people with this vision of Christianity are not disengaged because it is really difficult. Rather, people disengage because this version of Christianity seems boring.
I Did Not Sign-Up for This: The Fourth P of Pastoral Ministry
Platform relates to the “trellis” work mentioned in Trellis and the Vine — the structure, programs etc. that support the vine work of actual preaching and teaching.
Questionnaire for a Prospective Elder
How do you determine if a man is not only qualified to be an elder, but also compatible to elder at your church?
The Ultimate Balanced Guide to Arminianism (from a Calvinist)
Arminianism is a theological system developed by the Dutch theologian Jacobus Arminius (1560-1609). It is a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes God’s love for all people and human free will in salvation. It rejects the Calvinist doctrine of predestination.
I need to plan my rest as much as my work. I just don’t have the instincts or the self-control or the character to make something when I’ve planned nothing.
January's for Reflecting, Not Resolving
February is as good a time to start as any.
It’s 2023 and We Need Blogs More Than Ever
Let me offer a few reasons blogging still matters and may even become increasingly (rather than diminishingly) important in the days to come.
My column this week at The Gospel Coalition Canada: The Danger of Success
Success may be more dangerous than we realize.