One of the things I look forward to in heaven is the prospect of greater musical ability. I’m not 100% sure whether I’m supposed to think of heaven that way, but I do. Don’t you? Have you ever been in a concert or a worship service where the music just takes you to another level of existence?...

I used to think that God just doesn’t have a strong opinion about the way that leadership works in the church. I thought it was basically up to us to figure it out. Through the ministry of faithful pastors and professors who pointed me to Scripture, I came to realize that God does have an opinion about leadership in the church....

God’s written Word is a powerful and sufficient guide to the faith and practice of every Christian, every church. If God wanted to say something else, He would have. His Word is perfect; He has said everything He intended to say. ...

We have to recognize that some things still take time. There are certain things that simply can’t be rushed. Spiritual matters are at the top of the list, and most Christians understand this....

When folks visit our church, do they get a sense that we serve a glorious and majestic and excellent God? Is there something in our church that needs attention or care? Why not take care of it?...