Darryl Dash's Blog, page 60
April 10, 2021
Saturday Links
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I shall use technology to love God and love others. My guiding questions, every time I reach for my phone, will be: What for? Why now? What else?
Why We Should Not Entirely Emulate Our Favorite Preachers
We should have our preaching heroes and learn from them, but we should not entirely emulate their methods. Here are a few reasons why.
April 6, 2021
Noticeably Better Preaching
Preaching is a demanding task. We know what’s at stake when we preach. We know how important it is that we immerse ourselves in this task, and demonstrate progress in how we preach and live (1 Timothy 4:15).
I’ve often felt like I need to improve my preaching skills. I’ve read countless books and studied under some great preachers. And one of the best resources I’ve found is an online course called Noticeably Better Preaching by Rick Reed.
Dr. Reed is President of Heritage College and ...
April 3, 2021
Saturday Links
Podcast: I enjoyed talking to Jen Pollock Michel about her book A Habit Called Faith on the Gospel for Life Podcast.
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“Part of my responsibility is to send younger pastors into the land that I cannot go—the future.”
The Great Leadership Challenge of 2021
It certainly is my job — and that of many people reading this — to shepherd the people of God with courage, to guard against timidity, to stand firm in the perfe...
March 30, 2021
Character Matters
I’d set up and tested the recording gear. I phoned my podcast guest and listened through my headphones. Nothing. I picked up my phone and put it to my ear.
“Sorry. Technical difficulties.” I adjusted a few buttons, and asked if I could call back.
I did. Problems persisted. I began to feel flustered, trying to solve what was wrong as quickly as I could so I didn’t waste my guest’s time.
“Darryl,” my guest said. “It’s no problem. Take your time.”
He exuded calm. He wasn’t just bein...
March 27, 2021
Saturday Links
Podcast: I enjoyed interviewing Brett McCracken about his book The Wisdom Pyramid on the Gospel for Life Podcast.
Curated links for your weekend reading:
An Indispensable Habit to Leading
“I’m not a reader” – I’ve heard this from a fair number of pastors and those training to be pastors over the years. My response is, “You should become one for the sake of your call, the care of those you’re leading and for the lost culture God has placed you in.”
March 23, 2021
Slow Reading, Fast Reading
I generally read the Bible once a year. Last year, I tried something different: I read the Bible in 40 days. I decided to take a slower approach this year and read it over 90 days instead. God-willing, I finish in a couple of weeks.
Now I’m going the other way. I’m planning to read the Bible in — get this — seven years, give or take. Here’s why and how.
Big Idea BibleI’ve always wanted to complete a big idea Bible.
If you know Haddon Robinson’s book Biblical Preaching, you know ...
March 20, 2021
Saturday Links
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Growing My Faith in the Face of Death
The less we attempt to make this world into a heaven, the more we are able to enjoy it.
Deconversion Is Not as Countercultural as You Think
In a post-Christian and rapidly secularizing culture, deconstructing isn’t a radical act. It’s just a normal thing that more and more people do.
Don’t Throw Away Encouragement
So, set up an encouragement file and fill it up with hope-infusions from the saints who ...
March 16, 2021
About Writing
Since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to write. Other more accomplished authors have lots to say about writing — these articles (one and two) by Jared C. Wilson are a good place to start — but, even with my limited experience, I do have some advice to offer.
If you feel the nudge to write, you probably have something to say. Barbara Ueland is right: “Everybody is talented, original and has something important to say” (If You Want to Write). Even if a topic has been covered before, you have a...
March 13, 2021
Saturday Links
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Why Reformed Evangelicalism Has Splintered: Four Approaches to Race, Politics, and Gender
Why is it that by knowing what someone thinks about, say, mask wearing that you probably have a pretty good idea what they think about Christian Nationalism and systemic racism?
How to Be More Than a Gospel Spammer
Gospel spam isn’t much more effective than the other spam that we receive. How can you be more than a gospel spammer?
March 9, 2021
Being Nice Is Overrated, but Kindness Is Essential
I follow good people on Twitter, and I’m quick to unfollow to keep it that way. When I open my Twitter feed, it’s usually a pleasant experience, because I’m careful about who I follow.
I made the mistake the other day, though, of reading responses to a couple of good tweets. I was disappointed by what I read: accusations, assumptions about motive, and the least charitable reading of the original tweet possible. All of these were written by people who, from the context of their comments, c...
