Living and Dying to Show the Preciousness of Christ
I recently ran across this lovely poem, crafted by the sweet hand of F.R. Havergal, the great hymnodist and Christian poet. May it press you deeper into a blazing, passionate, Christ-drenched prayer life. [Read more…] about The Ministry of Intercession
It is hard to peer through the haze of decades and centuries and discern the motives, intents, desires, longings, and passions of great men of history. When Washington crossed the Delaware, what feelings were truly beating within Him? As Alexander the Great marched from kingdom to kingdom, what thoughts motivated his every move, and flittered through every dream? When William Wallace fought upon the fields of Bannockburn, what creed genuinely coursed through his soul? When Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg, what spurred him onward and what affections swelled his breast? It is hard to know. However, the annals of history, the letters, correspondences, personal writings, journals, testimonies from friends, acquaintances and enemies, and other numerous witness give us a structure whereby we can sort of squint our eyes and make out the personality, characteristics, and motives of these persons of renown.
[Read more…] about The Standard of the Cross: Hudson Taylor’s Blazing Passion
Years ago began my obsession with what some would consider antiquated and out-dated material. Everyone wants to push the envelope, do something new, and be fresh. I am sort of an odd anomaly, I guess! I am drawn to that which is tried, true, and authentically steadfast and sturdy. As I began perusing the yellowed pages of old hymnals, I began to realize that this modern generation was missing something in the seeming never ending flood of so called “praise and worship” music. That something was majesty and richness. We had a lot of cute and clever phrases. [Read more…] about The Hymns EP
Paul describes nine aspects and results of the Spirit of God dwelling within a man. It is commonly known as the fruit of the Spirit. It is literally the outflow of the life of God in the soul of man. Let your soul yield to life-giving river of Life, which is the Spirit! [Read more…] about The Spirit’s Fruit
So, I picked up a profoundly helpful book by Charles Spurgeon. It is entitled: Lectures to my students. Spurgeon started a Pastor’s College, and it was an incredibly God-honoring establishment. As I was reading I came across a few pages full of illustrations. These illustrations are intended to help preachers be effective in their preaching. I am going to start implementing some of these hand motions to make my own preaching more powerful. Perhaps this is where Piper learned his hand motions from!
Someone recently asked me this question…
Hi Ben, I have a question that’s been bugging me for a while and I am wondering if you can answer it for me or point me in the direction of where I could find some answers: So Jesus is the only way to the Father and I know Jesus is present in the old testament, but what was the way to sal
vation for people before Jesus’ death and resurrection?
This turned out to be a really rich study and meditation for me personally and so I felt like I should share my findings! Here’s my response: [Read more…] about A good question…
With the launch of a new site, working on a few album projects, doing worship and student life at Ellerslie, and still leading worship and speaking all around the country it has caused me to realize the necessity of what heroes of the faith have called: the abiding life.
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