April 26, 2012 One bright Sunday morning a preacher woke up and saw how blue the sky was and how warm the sun, and decided he would rather play golf than preach. He phoned a preacher friend, and feigning illness … Continue reading
Category Archives: Stan Mitchell
April 5, 2012 These days people are offended when you warn them. They would rather have their feelings smoothed over than to avoid the calamity they are about to experience. So we are offended at the doctor who suggests we … Continue reading
March 29, 2012 I picked up a book written by Dale Jenkins recently entitled A Minister’s Heart. It is packed with wise, heartbreaking, encouraging (and sometimes funny) advice. I’m glad he wrote it, and I intend to buy several copies … Continue reading
March 22, 2012 “The unchurched are hostile to the church, friendly to Jesus Christ” (John Stott). The church is such an easy target for cheap shots and criticisms. Human weakness is so apparent, hypocrisy so obvious. It is for this … Continue reading
March 18, 2012 Do you remember that awkward moment when the school principle interrupted class to introduce a new kid? “Good morning, everybody. I want you to meet a new student in your class. She’s from Cleveland. Everyone say hello … Continue reading