December looks to be a slow blog month as this year comes to a close. January 1st will be our first anniversary at Expository Thoughts and I’m thankful that this blog has filled a small part of what some of us saw as a void in blogdom. Since that time numerous other blogs have started [...]
Archive for November, 2006
28 Nov
Learning and Teaching Theology
Outside of preaching every week I enjoy teaching theology the most. Some of the more rewarding times in ministry have been inside dingy classrooms in Russia or Romania teaching theology to hungry pastors. Throughout these experiences there were a few “events” that catapulted my understanding of theology in new and fresh ways. 1. When I [...]
23 Nov
The Secret to Being Thankful
The Secret to Being Thankful (Psalm 107:10-16) Three Reminders on the Path to a Grateful Heart: The Misery of Your Sin (10-12) The Mercy of Your God (13) The Magnitude of Your Deliverance (14-16) To the degree that you are consistently gripped by these realities, giving thanks isn’t something you’ll have to discipline yourself to [...]
23 Nov
The world just got “LAMEYer” (now with pictures!)
See pictures here. Margaret Ruth (Maggie) Lamey was born at 11:24 a.m. today to Julie and Paul Lamey. She weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces, 19 1/2 inches long, and bats right, throws right. Both Maggie and mom are doing great, thanks for your prayers.
21 Nov
Here’s where I am right now…
In honor of “His Phil-ness” I thought I would do a post on “where I am right now” (see background to this phenomenon here). This is what bloggers do when they have nothing really important to say so they make-up for it by giving you answers about their life that no one is asking about. [...]
20 Nov
Learning from the Gipper’s Regret
One of my heroes in the realm of politics is Ronald Reagan. What many people don’t know about Reagan is that Nancy was not his first wife. Back in 1940, Reagan married an actress named Jane Wyman, and for several years they lived the glamorous life of a Hollywood couple. Then, in 1947, Reagan was [...]
17 Nov
35 years of Preaching: Q & A
Here is my interview with Pastor Joe Flatt ( www.fbccarmel.com ) 1. How long have you been involved in an expository preaching ministry? I started in Yarmouth Iowa in Nov 1971 – was there for only 2+ yrs 2. How would you describe your preaching method and style? Exegetical exposition 3. What/who were the biggest [...]
16 Nov
The Faithful Pastor (Pt. 5)
Which leads us to Mark # 8, The faithful pastor is passionate for lost souls. The proof of this is reflected not only in his personal witness but also in the church budget. Does his church commit 10-20% of their budget to local and global outreach? Are the elders involved in the lives of [...]
16 Nov
WSJ on Sermon Plagiarism
The Wall Street Journal has a cover story on pastors who plagiarize their sermons entitled: “That Sermon You Heard on Sunday May Be From the Web”. HT: Justin Taylor
15 Nov
What God Values in a Pastor (Pt. 4)
We come now to mark # 5, The faithful pastor strengthens Christ’s church through male discipleship. This in response to 2 Tim 2:2. “And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” Wise pastors realize they are NOT immortal; [...]
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