The Use of Emotion in Preaching

“To preach is to lead. Whether preachers realize it or not, they lead when proclaiming God’s word. The only question is, “To where or to what?” If the proclamation is not carried out with biblical and personal passion, the message will not resonate with listeners.”

Just Do Nothing, and You’ll Ruin Everything

“The point is simple: Wisdom is available. It is everywhere. We think we can’t change. We believe no one understands us. We assume we’re on our own. However, we’re surrounded by people with decent advice on important topics. We have no excuse for remaining immature.”

The Cross’s Vulgarity and the Resurrection’s Victory

Here, Timothy Paul Jones writes, “If Jesus has truly been raised from the dead, every victory has been won. The kingdom yet to come has burst into our present world, and that present-yet-future kingdom is every believer’s true home. Jesus’s resurrection guarantees the renovation of the world.”