Category Archives: practical helps

In Defense of Struggling and Even Stagnant Churches

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

I don’t know anyone who would say that it is good for a church to be stagnant. I don’t know of anyone who sets out with the ambition to pastor a stagnating or stagnant church. But I know there are … Continue reading →

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Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?

Posted on June 1, 2014 by

by Keith Walsworth, director of Bancroft Gospel Ministry and CAPS On one of my recent prolonged times driving the car, I was listening to a preacher ask the question, “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand up?” He went on to illustrate … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung

Posted on May 25, 2014 by

Kevin DeYoung, Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014) 144 pp. Kindle version  Hardcover Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible Is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Knowable Word by Peter Krol

Posted on May 18, 2014 by

Peter Krol, Knowable Word (Cruciform Press, 2014) available for Kindle and in paperback, 120 pp. Reviewed by Doug Smith When I was a child, I had an unusual fixation with instruction manuals.  I actually enjoyed reading about how to use a toy, game, or electronic … Continue reading →

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DEAL ALERT: Free AiG Video Download “Stop Trusting Man’s Word”

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

I highly recommend this video.  It’s available for free as a digital download that will play on computers and mobile devices.  Here’s the info, from Ken Ham at Answers in Genesis: You can download this video free until Sunday night. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Christian Books (Plus One) for Graduates & College Students

Posted on May 4, 2014 by

It’s that time of the year… graduations are rapidly approaching.  What do you give to congratulate the graduate?  Here are a few suggestions, if you’re considering a Christian book.  I have compiled this list as a combination of books that … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Faith in a Christian College Now Available for Kindle!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

Keeping the Faith in a Christian College is now available on Amazon Kindle.  As a bonus to celebrate graduation season, it is FREE for today.  Please share the news!  I am hoping many people may be helped by this book, especially students, … Continue reading →

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Theological Triage and Pulpit Supply Ministry

Posted on April 27, 2014 by

The following article is an excerpt from my book, Pulpit Supply Handbook: Answering Twelve Frequently Asked Questions. I was recently reminded of an article Dr. Al Mohler posted almost 9 years ago, entitled “A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity” (click … Continue reading →

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DEAL ALERT: Crossway Grab Bag Deal Through April 20

Crossway has good deals on several books now through April 20 (Kindle editions). Preaching the Cross is a good collection of written versions of the messages delivered at the 2006 (inaugural) Together for the Gospel conference.  Included are two very helpful … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Why Genesis Matters

Posted on April 13, 2014 by

Jason Lisle, Why Genesis Matters: Christian Doctrine and the Creation Account (Dallas, TX: The Institute for Creation Research, 2012), 54pp.; also available for Amazon Kindle Reviewed by Doug Smith Astrophysicist Jason Lisle (Ph.D, University of Colorado; Director of Research at the Institute … Continue reading →

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