Stephen C. Shaffer @sc_shaffer
Pastor-Theologian at Bethel Reformed Church (Brantford) | Author of “Our Only Comfort,”“Rooted,” and "All Things Hold Together" pages.penielpress.com/links Brantford, Ontario Joined July 2011-
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“Saul was no sooner a Christian than a preacher, no sooner a preacher than a sufferer.” - Matthew Henry The connection between preaching Christ and suffering for Christ is suffused throughout the New Testament. We who preach Christ today should not be surprised to face the same.
After how frustrating it was to watch the Wheel of Time show as a huge fan, it has been a breath of fresh air to watch Percy Jackson. The shows just hits the tone of the books and leans into acting over special effects.
Actually engaging in gospel mission that impacts the lost and the broken is going to be messy. Most churches are eager to see the results (conversions, members), but not as excited to wade through the mess of being with people as Jesus leads them out of darkness into light.
Emails to beta-readers for my book on biblical genealogies will go out this afternoon. So if you still want to read and provide feedback on some early drafts, there are a few hours left to sign up. pages.penielpress.com/sinewsbeta
Update: I met with this young man this afternoon because he was requesting baptism. He had never been in a church (or heard the gospel) before that morning, but four weeks later, he is telling me how God has transformed his life and that Jesus is his Lord and Savior.
Update: I met with this young man this afternoon because he was requesting baptism. He had never been in a church (or heard the gospel) before that morning, but four weeks later, he is telling me how God has transformed his life and that Jesus is his Lord and Savior.
Saul in Acts 9 is the Gerasene demoniac, whom no one was strong enough to subdue, but after the appearance of Jesus is found 'sitting, clothed and in his right mind' (Mark 5:15). This transformation terrified the people of the Gerasenes and Saul's conversion terrified the church.
"[Divine grace] enables human beings to be truly human. It is sin which imprisons; it is grace which liberates. The grace of God so frees us from the bondage of pride, prejudice and self-centredness as to enable us to repent and believe." - John Stott
After finishing Wheel of Time Season 2, here is our current watch list: Jack Ryan, Season 4 Percy Jackson Bad Batch, Season 3 Anything else we should be watching?
I think I found my second calling this morning as a children’s chess tournament referee. The kids had fun too.
Draft 2 of my biblical genealogies book is done today. I will start outlining my newest project next week while I wait for the beta readers to do their work.
I am working on a new book on biblical genealogies and I would like some help. I am looking for anyone who might be willling to read a chapter in advance and provide some feedback. If you are interested, you can go to pages.penielpress.com/sinewsbeta and let me know which chapter.
"Oh, for a soul wide enough and deep enough to contain [Christ's] love! It is wider and deeper than we could ever comprehend. And yet it is available to us." - Samuel Rutherford
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151 Followers 705 Following Husband, dad. Associate Pastor of Youth, Idyllwild Bible Church. ThM-Historical Theology, Dallas Seminary. Lover of coffee, nature hikes, theology, & history.It took me a while to discern what I wanted to give me heart to after When Narcissism Comes to Church. It’s May and this isn’t out until October, but what the heck - let’s start with the cover! This is how we heal. Can’t wait to share it with you.
K dot ftw
Kendrick Lamar writing tips that have worked for me: 1) use anger as an inspiration, and 2) write to a tight deadline.
Thank you for praying. Things have not gone particularly well today. I am very discouraged and stressed and would appreciate continued prayer.
Friends, have a meeting at 11 that is important and has a specific needed outcome. Will you please pray w me?
Spring on the garage door broke last night. My car is stuck in the garage. The coffee grinder broke this morning. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO!?
Yes!!! Can’t wait for this next book by @chuckdegroat!!
It took me a while to discern what I wanted to give me heart to after When Narcissism Comes to Church. It’s May and this isn’t out until October, but what the heck - let’s start with the cover! This is how we heal. Can’t wait to share it with you.
It abandoned Gollum. But then something happened that the Ring did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creature imaginable.
After a day of reading some fantastic Greek papers, grades are IN. @MadisonPierce some gifted and wise Greek students headed your way!
Everyone you come across today is made in the image of God. Treat them accordingly.
What’s a line that gets used a lot in movies/shows and yet still goes hard every time? I’ll go first: “Did I stutter?”
This mug has two just like it in Ceramic Heaven bc apparently my coordination is sufficient for hockey and piano playing but not so much for holding cups. 😒 Do I have a ton of other mugs? Yes. Did I have to replace this one AGAIN bc it’s THEE MUG? Also yes.
“I keep the LORD in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” *Ps. 16:8 Thankful to have been reminded of this fave Psalm while reading Peter’s sermon at Pentecost this AM. Please pray that this will protect my heart as I go help my brother. 🙏🏻❤️
Had to explain to a pastor today that there are actually groups of self-identified Christians online who will lie about him and his movement without batting an eye. These are the times in which we live… but the Lord knows.
Probably the most radical thing a person interested in the prospering of the Humanities can do right now is simply to read old texts and discuss them without agenda or anxiety with students.
This year, we read Euripides’s ALCESTIS and had a wonderful discussion about it afterwards. A great time.
It was take your kid to work day but my kids went to school. Guess they didn't want to stay home and watch me send emails.
Confusing systems lead to zero results. Simplicity leads to more emails opened. @ConvertKit = the simpler choice for email automation. Don't over-complicate it.
Look what just landed on my desk! On Classical Trinitarianism. And @jtoddbillings has written the Foreword. It’s convicting, explaining why future generations will want to know what’s gone wrong that we needed to retrieve classical theism today. Coming @ivpacademic this October.
what does it even mean when a man says “i got alot going on”
Every week: “I’m gonna write a short sermon this week.” Also every week: