Archive for April, 2014
Chapel Dedication Prayer
This week marks an historic week for the Midwestern Seminary community, as we welcome friends from around the world to celebrate with us the dedication of our new chapel, the Daniel Lee Chapel. The chapel has been a source of great anticipation and expectation for Midwestern Seminary over the past several years, and many have Read more
Lord's Day Meditation: "There is therefore Now No Condemnation" by C. H. Spurgeon
“There is therefore Now No Condemnation” by C. H. Spurgeon (Morning and Evening, February 13, Evening) “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1 ESV) Come, my soul, think thou of this. Believing in Jesus, thou art actually and effectually cleared from guilt; thou art led out of Read more
Audio: Further Thoughts on Christian Stewardship and Funding Non-Profits
Last week Dick and Rich Bott invited me onto their radio program, “The Complete Story,” to elaborate on my recent article, “Seven Questions Every Donor Should Ask.” In that conversation, the Botts and I were able to tease out some of the implications of Christian stewardship, including the role of Midwestern Seminary in serving the Read more
Parents: Three Motivations to Avoid
As the father of five young children, I live with an ever-present awareness that my greatest stewardship is my children. Many men can preach a sermon and more than a few can be a seminary president, but only one can father these five children. Thus, my wife and I approach our family with a profound Read more
Lord's Day Meditation: "He First Findeth his Own Brother Simon" by Charles H. Spurgeon
“He First Findeth his Own Brother Simon” by Charles H. Spurgeon (Morning and Evening, February 19, Evening) “He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means Christ).” (John 1:41 ESV) This case is an excellent pattern of all cases where spiritual life is vigorous. As soon Read more