We are most like God when we love God most. ~ paraphrase of David Brainerd’s journal, 18 June 1747

Tag: Practical Theology

Pastoralia

8th Jun 2023

Kerygmatic Compassion: What Preaching Has to Do with Compassion

We damn up the rivers of compassion when we downplay the ministry of preaching.
Practical Theology

17th Dec 2022

Transforming Martha: Transforming Our Service

Notice how this time, Martha’s service forms the background of the story. What is all this but Jesus transforming Martha through his gospel addressed to her? What is the outcome but Martha doing what she did best all along (serving), but now with better motives (belief in Christ) for the best of causes (the glory…
Practical Theology

9th Nov 2022

Good Soil Mary, Busy Soil Martha

Without hearts habitually harrowed and humbled by Jesus and his word, what we do for Jesus undoes us. This doesn’t flip the tables but it sure flips who sits where: you’re not serving Jesus unless you’re “sitting” with Jesus, while his word serves you.