The Priority of Preaching – A Book Review

Every once in a while there is a special book that captures my attention and grinds me to the throne of Grace with a thankful heart and a greater appreciation for my Great God and Savior and for the calling that He has put on my life to be a “faithful shepherd” of His flock.  [...]

T4G – Day 2 – Evening Session

This evening John Piper preached a message which many will be talking about for a long time.  The best thing that I can say is that you can read it here.  He sought to answer the question “Did Jesus Preach Paul’s Gospel?” In other words, are the Gospel that Jesus preached and the Gospel that [...]

T4G – Day 2 – Morning Sessions

Convicted, confirmed and confident are three words that I can describe how I am feeling right now. I am convicted about my preaching, in particular that over the past few years I have abandoned the faithful expository preaching through a book, in particular the setting aside of my study through Mark’s Gospel.  It was purposeful, [...]

T4G – Day 1 – Conference

I had joked with a few of my pastor friends that since my plane travels to Louisville were taking me through Minneapolis that I was likely going to have John Piper sit next to me on the plane.  Well, all joking aside, I was nearly accurate.  He was in row two and I was in [...]

T4G – Day 1 – Travel

Well, the week is off to a good start.  I had a great time with my family at Wellspring Church on Sunday where Pastor Sam Shin preached a Gospel Centered message on Hypocrisy that I needed very much – at least that’s what my kids say…hmmm…anyway.  Now today I am sitting at the San Francisco [...]