Bryan Crawford Loritts is an African-American pastor I listen to occasionally in Memphis. I first heard a message he preached at the 2008 Desiring God Conference for Pastors. His testimony about the challenge of treasuring and respecting your racial culture and being redeemed to be a part of the kingdom of God echoes true with…
"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6
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Four of the reasons I love Springs of Grace are going on this week. But it is not so much the events – it is just that the events capture in microcosm what I love so much about this faith family and the people God has given us to love. 1) Right now there are…
Here is an update from Sudan. I know many of you are praying with me for God to show Himself strong on behalf of those who are weak and for the gospel to turn wicked men back to Jesus. Keep Praying – Pastor Joe Thursday, June 16, 2011 Kimberly’s Birthday Wish—warning! Contains sensitive pictures. Today’s…
MAKE WAY PARTNERS MINISTRY gives the following update on what is going on in Sudan. It is horribly graphic and so evil. May God turn their hearts and protect His own and the innocent. Friday, June 3, 2011 New Attack in Sudan Lual Atak called me yesterday to let me know the Islamic government has re-employed…
Our God is in the heavens and He does whatever He pleases! I am so thankful that God alone orders all things and always chooses the very best thing in the universe to glory in, namely, Himself. I want the wisdom and grace to choose so well. I was pondering: Why does a young man…
Several people have asked me to share the 10 points I gave Hannah and Tyler at their wedding last week. I am putting the manuscript of the entire wedding charge below. Some of the statements were personally directed towards Tyler and Hannah but I pray the truths will be an encouragement to many. Brother Joe Hannah…
This kind of thinking helps me. Life is not simple but the core motives of life should never change. I pray John Piper’s words will be an encouragement to you too. Life is not simple. So language is not simple. Different situations in life call for different ways of living. The language that describes those…
“Christians are never more than poor beggars telling other poor beggars where to buy bread.” DA Carson
The Crossway blog has a fascinating interview (reprinted below) with Tim Chester about his new book, A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table. You can read the introduction to the book online. What does food have to do with grace, church, and mission? Everything! Just think about how often food…
Tim Challies shares comments from a book by Lou Priolo that I have not read. I am now planning on getting the book. This excerpt is right on and very helpful. I was thinking today about being a people pleaser—a tendency all of us having to varying degrees. Lou Priolo has written a book on…