I have picked up a copy of The Life and Diary of David Brainerd that was given to me years ago. The introduction gives a brief biography of Jonathan Edwards, since Edwards was responsible for publishing Brainerd’s work. The testimony of Jonathan Edwards is like water on dry ground in my life. My mind was greatly engagedContinue reading “Jonathan Edwards and Spiritual Renewal”
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The Need for Pastor-Scholars
One of my goals is to truly be a “pastor-scholar.” I certainly don’t think of myself in the vein of John Piper, yet I have as a goal the ability to strive to know God and then communicate him to my church. I don’t want to be a slouch intellectually or spiritually. Yet, I don’tContinue reading “The Need for Pastor-Scholars”
The Power of the Biography
This article echoes one of my favorites genres: the biography. I am not much of a fiction person. I love history and biographies. It is much easier for me to plow through 900 pages on Alexander Hamilton than 200 pages of fiction. (Grisham and Baldacci are the exceptions. Sorry. I’m shallow that way.) There areContinue reading “The Power of the Biography”
The Resolutions — #5
5. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can. This is from Jonathan Edwards’ list of resolutions. Do not lose one moment of time. I don’t think Edwards did. He was constantly in study, writing, prayer and ministry. He learned how to discipline his timeContinue reading “The Resolutions — #5”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 