The place goes by the name of Mensa Christi, which means “Table of Christ.” Situated on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, this quiet, rocky beach commemorates the spot Jesus served breakfast to seven of his disciples on…
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What’s Updated on our Website
We've recently added some resources to our website that we hope will be useful to many of you. Our desire is to share resources that strengthen and stretch those who are engaged in serving Christ in various ministries. Here's an…
Learning from the Prince of Expositors
Most of us who preach know about Charles Spurgeon, the man they call the “Prince of Preachers”. I suspect many of us don’t know about one of Spurgeon’s contemporaries, Andrew Maclaren. Maclaren was called the “Prince of Expositors.” He’s credited…
Summer Special for Preachers
Summer is a great time to get some much needed rest. It can also be a time to be refreshed and refueled. This summer, we are making Rick's Noticeably Better Preaching course available at a special summer rate. The Noticeably…
Paul’s Mother
Here's a Mother's Day question for you: What do we know about the Apostle Paul's mom? You may respond: "We know nothing about her." And you'd be correct. No where in any of his letters does Paul mention his mother,…
Praise and Prayer Update (April 22, 2024)
The next few weeks are full of some exciting ministry opportunities. I wanted to give you an update and invite you to pray with us, asking the Lord for His strength and grace as we serve. Open Toronto Initiative. Linda…
Charles Spurgeon and the Pastor’s College
Charles Spurgeon was a pastor with a God-sized vision. He pastored the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London for over forty years in the mid-nineteenth century. Under his preaching, thousands were regularly fed and challenged from God’s Word. Under his leadership, the…
Dealing with Criticism as a Preacher or Teacher
Preachers can count on being critiqued. In some ways, it’s only fair. Preaching, by its very nature, takes place in a public forum. And going public with our thoughts—even when seeking to exposit God’s Word—opens us to public response. Since…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 24, 2023)
Last week I asked you to pray with us about a number of speaking opportunities that were happening this week. I also asked you to pray for a trip we hoped to make to see our newest grandson (near Boston).…
Bob Dylan, Paul Anka and the Apostle Paul
Recently I preached a message from Romans 6:15-23 that began with a reference to a Bob Dylan song and a Paul Anka song. If you are a fan of Bob Dylan's music, you've probably heard his song, Gotta Serve Somebody…
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