“Exactly the kind of book we need right now…” - Jamie Dew “Should serve as a new generation’s ‘pastoral manual’…” - Jarrett Stephens “This book should be required reading for every pastor…” - Fred Luter “A book every pastor needs to read and keep in his library.” - Kevin

“The Secret to Happiness” Romans 4:6-12 https://t.co/UWymzq9kSE

Carlos Correa nearly drowned on a Minnesota lake last summer. His brush with death brought him closer to his faith and has given him new calling. "I promise you that if you save me from this one, I will serve you and I will serve you forever." https://t.co/FBzUCM5aM1

“If Jesus of Nazareth had not been raised from the dead, we would never have heard of him.”—Fleming Rutledge

My friends, it is here! I am excited to announce a NEW FREE COURSE that I am teaching for the @1517 Academy. It’s called “Reading and Interpreting the Bible.” Over seven sessions, we will cover topics such as: * How to read the Bible both big-picture and close-up * Why context

Tip-off is here. Your library is on the line. SBTS Madness Giveaway Matchup: • The Church: An Introduction by Gregg Allison — @crossway • God, Gift, and Guide: Knowing the Holy Spirit by Gregg Allison — @BHpub To enter: Repost this tweet. Want a shot at the full Faculty

Happy 16th birthday to my one and only favorite son, Austin. He’s a gem of a young man - smart, funny, thoughtful, kind, generous, and a man who uses his strength in all the right ways. I’m proud of him!

Congrats to Team Venezuela. They were a fun team to watch. USA bats were asleep tonight!

“Ownership is the antidote to excuses.” — Brian Cain

Go Team USA! But also, what a terrible call! So ready for ABS this season.

OTD in 1953 Billy Graham took down the ropes. The preacher began a revival meeting in Chattanooga, TN, and when ushers would not removed the ropes that separated Black and white attendees, Graham took the ropes down himself, saying he would not preach to a segregated audience.

Dameon Vaughn is a faithful member, prayer partner, and small group teacher at Mobberly. He filled the pulpit for me this morning and this brother can flat preach!

The @WBCBaseball this year has been must-see TV. These games have been electric!

Yes. This: “The problem today is that many of the loudest and most aggressive voices on social media are not in positions of authority or accountability. The result is (perhaps especially) young men who watch them and then develop a false sense of zeal without wisdom...”

Conservatives who attend church weekly are the least likely to have ever been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Liberals who have low attendance are the most likely to have a diagnosis.

• Family is my greatest ministry. • Prayer is the work of the ministry. Gifting brings what I can do. Prayer brings what God can do. • Better > Bigger. • Everyone needs safe friends. • Excellence in all things brings God glory. What would you add?

Here are 10 principles that have been important in my own ministry: • The Word does the work. • Spiritual growth is the goal. • Christlike character trumps everything else. • Healthy rhythms sustain ministry over the long haul. • Nuts & Bolts > Bells & Whistles.

…When a man ministers according to principle, there is stability to his work; there are roots that will not be shaken by every wind of doctrine.” Thanks to @DrDavidLAllen for pointing out Wiersbe’s essay on this subject. It’s had me thinking, what are my ministry principles?

A 🧵on Principles vs Methods in ministry. An old adage says, “Methods are many, principles few; methods change, principles never do.” Warren Wiersbe says, a pastor should “test his methods by his principles…

“Your process is working perfectly for the results you’re currently getting. If you want different results, you need a different process.” — Brian Cain

Dear believer, it's another day of being loved by God in the Son through the Spirit, held in life eternal, heading toward resurrection glory, with all things working for your greatest and deepest good. You can face today.