Here is a great article about correctly framing an important question of our day – How can a good and sovereign God allow such evil in the world?  by  Joey Newton.  I appreciate Joey’s reframing of the question to “How can a holy God do good to us who are evil?“ Evil and the Purposes of God He states a great presupposition necessary for answering this question by saying God’s wisdom exceeds our own. It is impossible to answer all the why questions, especially in specific cases of suffering. We just don’t know, but our good God does. “The secret things

Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty? see also www.disciplemaking.net

Here is a good  summary of what the Rapture is all about: What is the Rapture? by R.C. Sproul | Ligonier Ministries Blog: see also www.disciplemaking.net

Let me Give you a good plan to read through the Bible this year.  It is my aim and practice (imperfectly) to read through scripture each year for the rest of my life devotionally.   The Bible Eater: A Plan for Feasting on Christ in 2013 How not to read your Bible in 2013! Here are some other plans you can use:  Canonical Order Bible Reading Plan by Denny Burke Straight Through the Bible Reading Plan Table Talk Bible Reading Plan Some Lists of Bible Reading Plans Bible Reading plans List by Nathan Bingham Gospel Coalition Bible Reading Plans Post by Justin Taylor Reformed

I plan this year to memorize 25 verses a week.  If you would like to join me please let me know.  It is always better to do this with a partner.   This quote by Churck Swindoll sums up my conviction for Scripture memory and motivation for  my discipline of meditating and memorizing God’s word.   I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture… No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends! Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more effective. Your attitudes and

Here is a great understanding what I have been trying to understand about applying doctrine to robust disciplemaking philosophy of ministry. but had no categories to explain it to others.  the concept of “Middleware” or DNA helps understand how people with the same doctrine may have a complete different engagement with culture and church ministries.    see also www.disciplemaking.net

Here is a great video on how to preach without notes, which I think if very important for today’s preachers.  This is very similar to the method discussed in Hugh Litchfiled’s book, “Visualizing the Sermon.” William J. Carl III Brain Technique for Preaching Without Notes from Tom Dykhuizen on Vimeo.Dr. William J. Carl III, the President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Professor of Homiletics, teaches the pastors of Presbytery of Los Ranchos how to take their preaching to the next level. Through his training in neuroscience, Bill has developed a technique for learning sermons and lectures that creates a “virtual

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