Book Review: “The Millennium,” Loraine Boettner
“But it’s the optimism of the postmil view that Boettner stresses, and that is refreshing to consider: “What a tremendous difference there would be in this world if the rank and file of the people were Christians, and if Christian standards were the generally accepted rule in our social, economic, educational and political life! . . . The Millennium is, in fact, simply the full development of the kingdom of grace as it comes to fruition in this world. This kingdom begins very small, but it grows and eventually it dominates the whole earth.””
Saying Goodbye to John MacArthur
“John MacArthur died July 14 at the age of 86 after coming down with pneumonia. MacArthur served as the pastor of Grace Community Church in southern California since 1969, was the author of countless books, former president of The Master’s Seminary, and the main voice on the radio program and podcast Grace to You.”
Books on Preaching
“Charles begins this book by declaring, “I am never satisfied with my preaching.” That kind of frank honesty is what you get in this slim volume, which is actually the most recent book I've read on preaching (it’s good to keep reading about preaching, even when you’re deep into your ministry).”
5 Things I’ve Learned About Ministry After 10 Years in the Pastorate
The end of August marked my 10-year anniversary of serving as pastor at New Life Presbyterian Church in Yorktown. As I reflect on the mistakes I’ve made and the fruit that has been borne from my ministry, I offer five things that I’ve learned about pastoral ministry during the time God has graciously given to me to serve as shepherd of God’s people. This of course is not all there is to be said about pastoral ministry; these are simply things that stand out as lessons that are easy to overlook:
5 Books I Recommend Reading in 2014
In Proverbs 23:23, we have a Biblical mandate for buying good books: “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction and understanding.” Accordingly, here are five books I read in 2013 (though they were not necessarily released in 2013), and I heartily recommend them for your reading pleasure in 2014: