May the Lord bless and keep you today. My church is hosting a Weekender for pastors, elders, and church leaders from March 25-27. If that’s of interest to you, you can find information right here. There is once again a small collection of Kindle deals today. ‘Gotcha’ Sermon Clips Are Bad for the Church Trevin Wax considers “gotcha” sermon clips and says, “I don’t believe the widespread sharing of bad moments in preaching will make the pulpit stronger. The weaponization of preaching clips as ammunition in intramural warfare isn’t a healthy and life-giving development.” Were the Gospel Writers’ Memories Accurate? (Video) “There was a time gap of 25 years between the life of Jesus and when the first Gospel was written. When Mark was remembering the life and teachings of Jesus, can we trust his memory? If not, then the written Gospels are not trustworthy either.” Bill Mounce offers an answer in a brief video. The Sweet Spot Darryl Dash considers the benefits and drawbacks of aging. Pastors, You Don’t Have to Be an Expert on Everything Michael Kruger looks at a popular book and draws some lessons for pastors. “Pastors too need to realize they are not experts in everything. Yes, they have been trained in theology, bible, church history, etc. But that does not make a pastor an expert on immigration policy, epidemiology, or tax reform.” Turning From Ancestor Worship Will Be Costly, Jesus Said So Lucky Mogakane: “Ancestral worship remains a significant hindrance to the gospel in many African countries. Generally, Africans … Continue reading A La Carte (January 26)