Notable Voices (June 28, 2012)

The Unfortunate Link Between Cultural Castigation and Pitiful Preaching -- Ed Stetzer

With the recent careless comments by pastors on the subject of homosexuality which have have gone viral, sermons and those who preach them are under greater scrutiny than ever before. Ed has penned an essay on the dangers of preaching into Scripture and the necessity of preaching from Scripture.

31 Petitions to the Lord on the Occasion of My 31st Birthday -- Trevin Wax

Trevin posts a lists of prayers for his personal spiritual growth each year. No matter your age, this list is a great list to put into practice in your daily walk with the Lord.

Serving Communion to Former Cannibals -- Tony Merida

This is a fascinating story of missionary John G. Paton's ministry to a former cannibal tribe in Aniwa. Paton's story is a testament to the greatness of the grace of God and His ability to save.

Pastoral Advice from a Professional Wrestler -- Jay Sanders

Former WWE entertainer, and current evangelist, Nikita Koloff (Neslon Scott Simpson) shares a key truth for those in ministry-- "Jesus already died for the church. You don't have to." Pastors, surround yourself with a strong team; don't burn the candle at both ends. Make sure your schedule tells your family they are more important than your job.

Share this with Your CEO -- Harvard Business Review

This post is related to the last one in that it, too, deals with the energy it takes to be a leader. It's a reminder that we are not only to care for our spiritual health, but our physical health as well.

Kids in the Family of God -- Ben Connelly

Kids have a remarkable ability to cross generations while serving. While some may be closed off to adults, kids seem to break barriers many adults would never begin to crack. That's one reason why I appreciate Ben's article on how kids can get involved in kingdom ministry.