Biblical truth reforms and restyles the believer’s life.
– Ian Hamilton in What Is Experiential Calvinism?
Author: Brian
Follower of Jesus, Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Pastor
Worship
Above all else, worship is an encounter with the living, true, holy, sovereign, triune God of the universe. He chooses to meet with us by His Word and Spirit, and there is nothing as meaningful, rich, and glorious on earth as the church gathered together with its Lord and Savior in worship.
– Jason Helopoulos in Tabletalk (May 2016)
What Christianity Is…and Isn’t
We find here that Christianity is not about becoming religious. It is not about conforming to a list of rules. It is not about adopting a philosophy. It is not about financial prosperity. It is not about becoming a nice person. It is about becoming a new person. It is about going from death to life. It is about going from darkness to light.
– Tony Merida in Exalting Jesus in Ephesians
Ministry Collection
Here are some good posts on preaching:
5 Things Pastors Should Ask Themselves Before Sunday – Kent Hughes (Crossway)
Ten Key Questions for Sermon Preparation – Darryl Dash
21 Thoughts on Preaching – Jared Wilson
Prayer Quote of the Week
I commend to you the importance of perseverance in prayer. Once having begun the habit, never give it up….let no excuse make you give up prayer.
– J. C. Ryle
The Stones Cry Out
Jasper Knob in Ishpeming, MI
An entire hill made of layers of jasper and hematite
As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—
the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice
for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him,
“Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered,
“I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
– Luke 19:37-40
And the stones do cry out – proclaiming the glory and beauty of our Creator!
Classic Quote
The glorious excellencies and beauty of God will be what will forever entertain the minds of the saints, and the love of God will be their everlasting feast.
– Jonathan Edwards
Bible Journey Break
Just a quick post to say that there will not be any OT study or reflections this week. Each week’s study and reflections are tied to my church’s Sunday School class, and this week we are taking a break for a missions focus. We’ll continue with Deuteronomy next week!
Passion Points
Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:
7 Ways to Fight Distraction During Prayer – Gavin (Soliloquium)
Discontentment Says Something about You, Not Your Circumstances – Philip Graham Ryken (Crossway)
Beware the Busyness of Summer Break – Dave Zuleger (DG)
Why I Sit at the Front – Tim Chester
Hope you have a great Lord’s Day with your local church!
Brian J. Mikul 