I think we sometimes have a sense in which we have discovered things that our forefathers never experienced. As we…
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“Affective” Preaching!
In a lot of British evangelical preaching, there is a focus on having ‘memorable’ points. The test of a good…
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch5)
In some ways this is one of the hardest chapters to summarise because it ranges over several topics, yet I…
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch4)
It has been a while since I have had time to do any non-essential reading, and so it is rather…
A Father’s Advice
I read these words from Heinrich Bullinger, a 16th century (reformed) pastor to his son, and they continue to be…
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch3)
This third chapter is called ‘Affirmed by God.’ Fernando argues that: “The ministry is so challenging that when we think…
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch2)
Having highlighted our need to identify with the people we are ministering to, Fernando secondly emphasises the importance of ministering…
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch1)
In deference to my reader in Suffolk (you know who you are!), rather than just plugging this book I thought…
Jonathan Edwards on Knowing Christ
A challenge and a reminder from Jonathan Edwards. “If there were a great treasure of gold and pearls accidentally found,…