Author Archives: Murray McLellan

John Piper wrote a great post back in 2009, and it is well worth repeating… This is my confession: I was born into a believing family through no merit of my own at all. I was given a mind to … Continue reading →

Check out this link … History of Redemption The History of Redemption was designed as a tool for you to memorize the history of redemption and be reminded of God’s great grace so that you might be compelled to share it … Continue reading →

Sanctification (growth in holiness as a follower of Jesus) is a community event.  God designed ii that way as we “image forth” Jesus the light of the world – together in community – loving and encouraging one anoth Print email … Continue reading →

As I consider my God-given mandate, I realize that my calling as a steward of Jesus the King, is to be faithful (1 Cor. 4:2).  In reading through the book, The Deliberate Church: Building Your Ministry on the Gospel by … Continue reading →

Jen Wilkins from the Village Church has some great insight (and balance) to the education debate. “One of the biggest decisions Christian parents face is how they will educate their children. Should they send their children to private Print email … Continue reading →

Jonathan Dodson put these basic principles in writing: Eat with Non-Christians We all eat three meals a day. Why not make a habit of sharing one of those meals with a non-Christian or with a family of non-Christians? Go to … Continue reading →

Desiring God hosted a Q and A with Paul Tripp recently.  In this video, Paul discusses Gospel-centered living, including parenting, marriage, and more.  As a broken person ministering to other broken people, you will gain much from this session. Print … Continue reading →

Men’s Discipleship Breakfast at Grainfield’s on Circle Dr. at 7:45 a.m.  on Mondays  This will be a weekly event until Dec. 20th.  Come for coffee or grab a full breakfast.  Bring your Bible and come prepared to examine the passage … Continue reading →

A friend of mine, and fellow Acts 29 pastor, Steve Inge, passed on a copy of the Advent devotional they have put together for families.  I have attached a copy for you that you might want to consider as you … Continue reading →

JD Greear shares with us three things he prays every morning to help him stay gospel-centered. “God, because I am in Christ I know there is nothing I can do today that would make you love me any more, and … Continue reading →