Consider Church Membership

While the ability to socialize and interact with like-minded people is important, it has brought about the unintended consequence of devalued real-life relationships and partnerships.

Jimmy FowlerMay 3, 2017church, christian living, membership, covenants

Preaching to Ourselves

One of the most neglected forms of preaching is also one of the most powerful—preaching to ourselves.

Joe ThornApril 26, 2017preaching, preaching to self

Stop Recycling Your Sermons

Undoubtedly, a sermon text will come around again, especially during key holidays like Christmas and Easter.

Jimmy FowlerApril 19, 2017preaching, sermons, church

The Intrusive Neighbor

Most people today believe a "good neighbor" is one who causes no trouble, poses no interruption, and in general keeps to himself.

Joe ThornApril 12, 2017neighbors, christian living

High Quality ESV Bible GIve Away

In partnership with Crossway we are giving away those three bibles.

GiveawayJoe ThornApril 11, 2017bibles, crossway

Elders Meeting Agenda

Healthy elders meetings are focused on the mission of the church, the needs of the people, and many practical shepherding issues.

Jimmy FowlerApril 5, 2017elders, meetings, church

Black, No Sugar

We tend to settle for one or two aspects of God's character that are more palatable, easier to appreciate, and give up on the other aspects of God that are harder to understand.

Joe ThornMarch 29, 2017coffee, christian living

Dealing with Disagreements

When disagreement or criticism showed up, it was either “fight or flight.” I avoided it, or I went to war.

Jimmy FowlerMarch 22, 2017disagreements, christian living

Pray for Your Pastor

As we approach Sunday I want to encourage you to pray for your pastors and their preaching in 4 specific ways.

Joe ThornMarch 15, 2017prayer, pastoring, church, christian living

2017 Conference Recap

Our first Doctrine and Devotion conference was an amazing event, and it wasn't because of Jimmy and Joe.

ConferencesJoe ThornMarch 14, 20172017 conference, confessional piety, smoking, 2017 Conference Recap

Calvinists, Traditionalists, and Search Committees

There comes a time for every congregation to begin searching for a new pastor.

Jimmy FowlerMarch 8, 2017church, search committees, traditionalism, calvinism

How I Use the ESV Journaling Bible

Of course I had a few of them, but my bible was the one I read and wrote in most of the time.

Book ReviewJoe ThornMarch 1, 2017bibles, journaling, christian living

Jofo at the Dojo

The Dojo has become a hangout for many people in the area where guys gather to enjoy a cigar and good conversation.

Joe ThornFebruary 21, 2017live episode, the dojo, podcast

New 2017 T-Shirt and Journal

We asked Peter Voth to use our font and create something new that highlights some of the things Jimmy and I are into.

AnnouncementsJoe ThornFebruary 16, 2017merch, journaling

A Theology of Wine

Wine needs to hire a new PR agency to help with its image in evangelical churches

Joe ThornFebruary 15, 2017wine, lord's supper, church

Shepherding Through Prayer

When beginning my elder candidacy, the first thing the elders explained to me was that they are looking for someone who will help shepherd people, not manage ministries or volunteers.

Jimmy FowlerFebruary 8, 2017shepherding, elders, church