Prayer

I think I remember that the evangelist DL Moody had a list of 100 friends and prayed for their conversion throughout his life. During that time 96 came to the Lord. The other four were converted during his funeral! God answers faithful, persistent prayer.

Reading with purpose.

‘I haven’t the faintest interest in any theology which doesn’t help us to evangelize,' James Denney.

Resurrection life

The most important thing a pastor does, according to Eugene Peterson, is to say to his congregation, 'Let us worship God.' He continues, 'Worship becomes a place where we have our lives redefined for us.' Worship comes from resurrection life. That transforms my thinking and practice!

Anthony Thiselton

http://www.religiousintelligence.org/churchnewspaper/eos/anthony-thiselton-50-years-of-ministry/

This is worth a read on Anthony Thiselton. Paternoster has a brilliant book out next year (Sept, 2012), Robert Knowles, Anthony Thiselton and the Grammar of Hermeneutics. One reader has dubbed it 'a formidable and landmark commentary on the career-long project of Anthony Thiselton' and 'a milestone in the field'. Why not order it now?

Monday again!

The start of the week makes you think of new, fresh beginnings in life, the grace of our unbelievable God, and the love of Jesus Christ. Doesn't it? Or are we caught up in something else?

The Trinity

Two new books on the Trinity. Already being hailed as one of the most important books on the subject, Steve Holmes, The Holy Trinity - published by Paternoster in September. A straightforward, accessible book on the subject: Michael Reeves, The Good God. Enjoying Father, Son and Spirit - out next year.

preaching and the day after

Shattered today - preached yesterday! Any connection?