CORNERSTONE

Few subjects generate such controversy in the church as music in worship. The shift to an entertainment-driven aesthetic in evangelical...

In my earlier post, I noted that I used to be clueless that the local church is essential. As a pastor I’ve met many Christians who are...

For the last several years, has the church discussed any subject more than community? With the new year now upon us, I’ve reflected on...

Imagine owning a car without any access to gas–as in, there isn’t a drop to be found anywhere (kudos if you have an electric, but read...

Las Vegas is iconic Americana. Like it or not, it reflects something of the soul of the USA. It also reflects, I suggest, something of...

I moved to Castle Rock from Oklahoma City. It’s easy to overstate the differences between these two places. But there are real...

It was Sunday morning and we were driving through University City in St. Louis County. We were going to church. It was a bright,...

In The Lion King, Simba flees the pride in shame. He leaves because Uncle Scar convinces him that he’s responsible for his father’s...

Practical preaching is a good thing. A preacher should explain the biblical passage so that listeners can apply it in the power of the...

Part 1 What are you assuming about church? In part 1 (see above link) I addressed two assumptions, namely that it’s unimportant because...

Calvin argues in his commentary on Psalm 33 that there is nothing better in which the people of God can be employed than worshiping him....

The doctrine of the Eucharist is intimately connected with all that is deep and central to the Christian faith. Consequently Nevin argues...

To summarize: our souls are fed by the flesh and blood of Christ in the same way that bread and wine keep and sustain physical life….Even...

The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges 390 pages Banner of Truth (2006, first published 1830) This book is a must-read for ministers....

Concerning the True Care of Souls by Martin Bucer 218 pages Banner of Truth (2009) Martin Bucer was the de facto leader of the Protestant...

Myers’ thesis in this piece is that the goal of Christian maturity is undermined when church leaders become preoccupied by cultural...