I recently heard a reading of this essay by Reinhard Hütter, and I was able to find the original publication online. As a pastor, I have counseled many Christians who struggle with pornography, and I know that there are many more brothers and sisters who are in the same bondage. Hütter points us to, what […]
Recently I commented on notetaking during the sermon, (https://www.gracenevada.com/going-hard-after-god-together/). What I said specifically was, “I am not a fan of notetaking during a sermon because the sermon is not a lecture, it is preaching and preaching is a spiritual dynamic between the preacher, the congregation, and the Holy Spirit. I would rather see your eyeballs […]
When we gather on the Lord’s Day our purpose is to go hard after God, to meet with God, to worship God with heart-felt, truth-filled singing and to receive His Word with prepared and eager hearts and minds. This does not just happen. It is the fruit of preparation, reflection, and consideration. I want to […]