Read Some Luther for Reformation Day

I have Baker’s 8-book set of Martin Luther’s sermons, and I’ll read one on occasion when it addresses a text I’m preaching. Now, I love Luther, but his sermons have generally underwhelmed me. That changed this week in a big way.
I read his message on Titus 2:11-14 and exulted both in the doctrines [...]

Way to Go, Daddio!

I just received this picture of my Dad dutifully obeying Genesis 1:28b in Colorado. (He’s the one that’s still alive.)

So much for my favorite joke about how you’re a great hunter, but a poor finder. Congratulations, Dad!

Have a Blessed Reformation Day!

Is your church doing anything in recognition of Reformation Day tomorrow? If so, what?
At TCBC, we’ll be rejoicing in God’s grace — in our song service, our Scripture reading, our public prayers and our sermon (from Titus 2:11-14). I’m anticipating a great day!
In year’s past we’ve enjoyed some church history highlights as part of [...]

“What’s Wrong with Preaching Today?”

One of my favorite preachers, Albert N. Martin, provided the answer to that question 4 years before I was born in this lecture, initially given “at the Ministers’ Conference of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church at Westminster Theological Seminary in September 1967,” then published by Banner of Truth (from sermonaudio.com’s summary). Here’s a bit of historical [...]

Well, it wasn’t pretty…

…but I did it. The Akron Marathon was last Saturday.
I trained.
I entered.
I ran 15 very enjoyable miles. With a couple stranger-friends. In the rain. It was a treat!
I strained the Iliotibial Band in my left leg. (IT Band Syndrome=Ouch. Seriously.)
I suffered.
I limped.
Occasionally, I jogged.
I whimpered a little bit. Actually, [...]