About this time last year I published a review of The Lost Sermons of C. H. Spurgeon, Volume I. Courtesy of Broadman and Holman Publishers, this year I’m able to bring you review of Volume II. Charles Haddon Spurgeon was one of the most influential preachers of the 19th century. At a time before automobiles, […]
The Reader’s Bibles are here!
A few years ago a Kickstarter project raised over a million dollars to produce a high-quality, multi-volume Bible without chapter or verse numbers. The idea was to create a distraction-free reading experience. I was taken in and ponied up $25 for the volume on the New Testament. Then I waited. And waited. And Crossway was […]
A Greek guide for the book of Luke and a FREEBIE too!
How’s your Greek? I’ve got a book review as well as a freebie that might peak your interest. Christmas will be here before you know it, and taking the effort to work through the Greek text of the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke might help kickstart a habit that will bless you and your […]
The Lost Sermons of C. H. Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was one of the most influential preachers of the 19th century. At a time before automobiles, airplanes, and electricity, he regularly preached before crowds of more than 5,000 in his church in London (he once even preached before crowd of over 23,000 people). He founded a college, an orphanage, and was a […]
Balanced Preaching
We tend to like the idea of balance. Eat a balanced breakfast. Maintain a healthy work/life balance. Balance your checkbook. Balance your budget. Balance is desirable. As preachers, we ought to recognize the power of our words and exercise extra caution in how we use them, since “we who teach will be judged with greater […]
Book Review: Preaching Old Testament Narratives
I’ve been preaching off and on now for about six years. During that time my favorite and probably best sermons came from a series I did on Daniel. When offered the opportunity to receive a review copy of Preaching Old Testament Narratives from Kregel Publications, I had to take it. I’m glad I did. Benjamin Walton, formerly […]
Going deeper with New Testament Greek (a book review)
I decided to make 2016 the year I would try to pick up my biblical Greek again after a lapse in practicing for a couple years. One of the most helpful resources I’ve found is the 2-4 minute video clips on the Daily Dose of Greek website Robert Plummer, my seminary professor, created a little […]
A grown man in the girl’s restroom
We need to be better spokespersons on the issue of transgenderism. It seems the message from conservatives can be boiled down to one question. I’ve seen it all over Facebook, heard it in conversations, and saw that even Ted Cruz was touting it during his last-ditch effort to stave off a Trump nomination: “Do you […]
On Spanish ministry and ethnic churches
I’ve been involved in Spanish-language ministry for the past seven years. In December 2014 I was called as a bi-vocational youth pastor at Enfoque, a Spanish-speaking congregation connected to Fall Creek Baptist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. When I publicly announced that I was moving to Buffalo, New York, it took most people by surprise. Moving […]
I’m NOT reading through the Bible in 2016
I’m not reading through the Bible in 2016. If you didn’t do it last year, or reading the Bible counts as work time for you, go ahead and do it. There are tons of plans out there to choose from. But as for me, reading through the Bible is something I only do every other […]
Picking up Greek again in 2016
I just spent four consecutive semesters studying Hebrew. After such a long break from Greek, I’ve decided to spend this year working on both languages. I’m becoming very appreciative of my Reader’s Greek New Testament and my Reader’s Hebrew Bible, both of which have renderings of uncommon words at the bottom of the page. This […]
A Baptist’s Bookshelf: Lottie Moon
Lottie Moon is the most famous Southern Baptist missionary of all time. Shortly after her death, an annual Christmas offering bearing her name was established to help fund mission work around the world. Despite her fame, very little substantive material is available about her life. Christian Focus Publications just released a title that helps fill […]