Does the thief on the cross prove that baptism is not required for salvation?

If all your children come from one woman you are not a conquerer.

If I’m honest, I don’t think anyone can deliver a powerful message in today’s context 48 times a year. As my friend Jeff Henderson hauntingly asks leaders, “How many truly great messages do you have in you per year?” The first time he asked that question, I thought, “Um, zero.” But the real answer isn’t 0 or 48. It’s probably under 30, though. Maybe it’s closer to 20. Which is why team teaching is such a great idea. Not only do you not have the pressure of preaching 48 times a year, but the congregation gets exposed to different voices and different styles.  When I was a younger preacher, I was too insecure to want to have other preachers who might be better than me stand up to preach. These days, I crave it.

Too late?