A Thought About Worship

Right theology without appropriate passion is hypocrisy.

Great zeal without right theology is idolatry.

In the first, you know how great your worship should be, but you don't do it.

In the second, you create a god to be excited about.

The solution to both problems is Jesus, who died for our guilt, came back to life to rescue us, gives us new hearts, and will come to judge and fix this world.

He said this.

Helpful Tip About Reading the Bible

Ray Ortlund speaks of how George Whitfield read the Bible on his blog, here.

You might not know who either of those dudes are. That's okay. Take my word for it: they're studs.

Here's the thing in a nutshell, though - the thing that hit me and I hope helps you - Whitfield prayed over every line and every word of the passage he was studying, until the passage became a part of the fabric of his own soul.

That sounds like a pretty good practice. Think I'll do it. You?

How to do ministry - David Platt

David Platt is one of the pastors at Church of Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. He was recently interviewed by Christianity Today. He has some excellent thoughts on some of the 'how to's' of ministry. Read it.

A Thought About Marriage

Secular marriage - a husband and wife giving up some of what they each want to reach maximum happiness together.

Christian marriage - a husband and wife giving up any perceived rights or desires they have for the sake of God being glorified in the relationship.

Also, John Piper has a simply amazing quote about a husband's role here: click!

Gender Roles and Campus Ministry

Since the issue of gender roles within parachurch organization is such a hot topic, I figured I'd link you to Wayne Grudem's article on the subject.

So right-click here and download (for free!) his book Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth, flip to page 384, and start reading.

The rest of the book is simply excellent. It consists of biblical answers to arguments made.

Grace to you,
Derek