At last weekend’s Desiring God national conference, Sam Storms and Justin Taylor introduced a book that was written in secret, in honor of a man, as a means to proclaim the fame of God’s name. This book, For the Fame of God’s Name: Essays in Honor of John Piper, was well conceived and well received, as would [...]
Author Archives: Chris Tomlinson
The Ministry Divide
June 2, 2010 – 8:10 PM
Since the dawn of the church age, and certainly since the Reformation, the global church has continued to struggle with the divide between clergy and layman. Full-time ministry often becomes a goal that many seek as a next step in spiritual growth, leaving some outside of the ministry with feelings of guilt for not giving Christ their all and some within the ministry with feelings of frustration in not finding the satisfaction they thought they would find. But ministry is not meant to create a divide within the body, and we need our pastors to continue to teach us that we are all priests, ministers, and ambassadors for Jesus.
The Practice of Prayer in the Throne Room of God
May 13, 2010 – 2:26 PM
The writer to the Hebrews tells us to “draw near [with confidence] to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Here are 7 observations to encourage us to persevere in our practice of prayer.
Something for Nothing
April 26, 2010 – 12:43 PM
"What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" This is the kind of question that is a primary question. We have many questions in life, but only a few are primary. This is one of those questions.
"I’ve Given Up Everything For This"
February 18, 2010 – 10:16 AM
Here’s a truth we all know, and one Lindsey Vonn either knows already or will soon discover: Olympic glory fades. So does the glory from being a successful preacher, or pastor, or writer, or musician, or businessman, or businesswoman, or student. We all strive for perishable wreaths at different times in our lives. And we strive for them in vain.
The State of My Union
January 28, 2010 – 7:29 PM
The state of my union is not that good. I don’t think you’re supposed to say that sort of thing, but it’s true, so I guess it’s worth saying. I’m not talking about our country, which remains strong despite its many issues. And I’m not talking about my marriage, which is still my greatest earthly [...]
The Multiple Means to Joy: Spurgeon on Suffering
January 21, 2010 – 2:22 PM
Mankind has said and written many things throughout the ages. Some of it needs to be commended and retold throughout every generation so that others might benefit from the records of wisdom. Some of it needs to be destroyed, or at least held aloft in public contempt so that others might not fall prey to [...]
Live With Haiti In Your Heart
January 14, 2010 – 8:23 AM
Haiti saddens me. It saddens me in part because so many have lost so much. It also saddens me because I care so little.
Losing Our Perfect Games
If you follow baseball at all, or if you witnessed Detroit radio host Paul Edwards’ (@GodandCulture) near heart-attack on Twitter on Wednesday night, you now know the names Jim Joyce and Armando Galarraga. Galarraga, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, threw a perfect game this week in front of a home crowd. The only problem was that Joyce, a 22-year veteran umpire, blew a ninth inning, 2-out call at first base, robbing Galarraga of his place in the history books.