More on Our Maker February 25, 2017 Surprises Galore! This week was full of surprises, as I continued my exploration and exposition of Genesis chapter one. These are kind of things we might expect as we teach more on our
The Antidote To Evolution February 11, 2017 Over recent weeks I've been preaching, for the second time, through the opening verses of the Book of Genesis. Last Lord's Day I delivered my first sermon on the
Humbling Hezekiahs January 28, 2017 What minister is entirely free from the vestiges of self? Is it not the very best, most effective, most productive pastors who are most frequently assaulted by temptations to pride? Is it not
Presbyterian Partiality? January 14, 2017 I'm hoping to preach on the sin of partiality tomorrow evening from James 2.1-7. In preparing, yesterday morning, I was really surprised to discover that one of the chief reasons
Fair-Weather Friends And Family December 31, 2016 "'Tis the season to be jolly!" "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" That's what most will have said over the recent festive
The Dodecahedron of Deception November 26, 2016 In about 12 hours times I'll be back in the pulpit! Tomorrow, God willing, I'll preach two Lord's Day sermons, to the hearers in the congregation over
The Worth of the Weak November 12, 2016 Almost ready for some shut-eye, after a week of preparation.... So before I close the laptop, turn out the lamp & hit the pillow, just a few brief thoughts on why God has
Refreshment on Revival October 22, 2016 At last..... almost a month without proper internet access & the stress of moving to a new house. Which reminds me of a few thoughts I had some time ago on Revival from
Prey to Being Positive? September 24, 2016 As I round off my preparation for three sermons this Lord’s Day, I’ve been forced to think again of the ‘dangers of being positive’ or ‘criticism for being negative’. If I’
Happily Ever After August 27, 2016 Most of us have grown up with a strong affection for books that finish well and fairytales that conclude with ‘and they lived happily ever after.’ Whether it’s ‘Beauty and Beast’ or
Ten Truths For Thomas July 30, 2016 I've just about finished writing an article on 'Preparing to Preach Isaiah', and having deposited 4k of weariness onto the treadmill, I'm in a position to type
The Beauty and Glory of the Father “Beautiful Beyond Description” June 17, 2016 I’m just back from a Jonathan Edwards conference in Durham. The last talk was superb and I thought I would share its outline with you [plus a few random thoughts of my
Do you really preach sin properly? May 27, 2016 Recently I've been meditating on the books of Romans and Isaiah and, thinking about the importance of preaching sin properly, I have drawn up a list of points to help me
The Mild-Mannered Messiah May 23, 2016 The Meekness of the Master They say that confession is good for the soul - so I thought I better blog and get this off my chest.... .....I was preaching last Lord'
Stopping by Foggy Books on a Spring Day May 03, 2016 Having just briefly dipped into B.B. Warfield's ancient tome, on 'the Inspiration and Authority of the Bible', eager to glean some tips on 'God-breathed', otherwise affectionately
The Extraordinary Pastor April 23, 2016 The Extraordinary Pastor - An Endangered Species It was a real eye-opener recently to discover that a significant proportion of preachers are in it for themselves. This fact wasn’t gleaned from statistical
Are You Singing with the Seraphs? February 26, 2016 The life and times of seraphs are taken up with song. They cry out day and night as they gaze upon the LORD. They ping-pong praise between them with antiphonal cries. Three things
