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Around the Horn (March 12)

Three Reasons to Include a Concise Summary of the Gospel in Every Sermon "I was persuaded of the wisdom of this approach about fifteen years ago. Having now followed it faithfully for over a decade,

Around the Horn (March 5)

The Definition of Parenting "Here’s the thesis: The parent (or any person) who is most convinced that they desperately need mercy themselves will be the one who offers mercy most abundantly to their kid (or another

Andrew Fuller Friday: Causes of Spiritual Pride

The operations of this principle may not only be traced by those things which furnish occasion for it, but by other things which have a direct and positive influence in producing it. The occasion and

Around the Horn (February 26)

How to Listen to a Sermon: Becoming a Better Hearer "Listening to a sermon is warfare. It requires training ourselves to identify the preacher’s main point and to wrestle with the questions the text raises.

Around the Horn (February 19)

Can AI Preach My Sermon? "We have crossed a strange and significant line. For centuries, those who gathered to hear the preaching of God’s Word could safely assume that the messages they heard were prayerfully prepared

Around the Horn (February 12)

The Preacher as Chef "Preachers need to attend to nutrition. The fundamental substance of preaching is the theological truth by which our people are fed. Preaching that focuses primarily on presentation without due consideration for