The decline of fascination and the rise in ennui

The decline of fascination and the rise in ennui

I often find Seth Godin stimulates thought about ministry, albeit unintentionally. His conclusion in this piece - to eschew the rush for the new and to build longer arcs and to focus on what really produces long-term change - is surely appropriate and resonates well with the kingdom parables of Jesus.

Leaders Tell the Truth

Leaders Tell the Truth

Al Mohler on leadership and why he’s written a book on it.

thanksgiving and gratitude

thanksgiving and gratitude

Matthew Lee Anderson writes really well and thoughtfully. His latest piece on Thanksgiving is no different.

Wasted kindling (Seth Godin)

Wasted Kindling (Seth Godin)

You could apply this to thinking about pastoral ministry.

The Joy of Sects (Carl Trueman)

The Joy of Sects (Carl Trueman)

Carl Trueman ruminates on reactions to the CofE vote on women bishops.

mind the gap

There is a gap between our love for the gospel and our love for godliness. This must change. It's not pietism, legalism, or fundamentalism to take holiness seriously. It's the way of all those who have been called to a holy calling by a holy God.

Kevin DeYoung, The Hole in our Holiness, p.21