The Quieted Soul: Impressions from Psalm 131 by B. Purtle
"O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty;
Nor do I involve myself in great matters,
Or in things too difficult for me.
Surely I have composed and quieted my soul..." -Ps. 131.1-2a
The Prophet's Cosmic View by B.Purtle
The prophets of Israel were remarkable men who had been seized by the hand of the Lord and brought into a cosmic view of time and eternity, righteousness and rebellion, mercy and judgment, Kings and nations, and the stunning responsibility of speaking on behalf of the One on the Throne.
One Shot: Reflections from the Life of A.W. Tozer by B. Purtle
I am just finishing up a new biography on one of the most beloved prophet-hearted teachers in American history. It's entitled A Passion for God: The Spiritual Journey of A.W. Tozer, written by Lyle Dorsett. I have long loved Tozer's writings and messages.
The Cruciality of Israel & Eschatology by B. Purtle
"Behold, I have told you in advance." -Mt. 24.25
"...let the reader understand..." -Mt. 24.15b
Pastoral Realities by B. Purtle
“And He gave some as...pastors...” - Eph. 4:11
The Lord is jealous to raise up pastoral servants within the realm of local Christ-centered communities. These servants will have foundational attributes, and a grace-formed ability to serve as shepherds in the lives of the saints.
A Cry for Christian Fellowship by B. Purtle
Without giving a rigid model on Christian community and fellowship, I felt it would be good to emphasize some of the purposes of finding wisdom from the Lord for a context of life together that is more fitting for the relatedness that He desires for all of the saints.
True & False Apostles by B. Purtle
The words of the resurrected Jesus to the church in Ephesus ought to hit home just as much in our generation as they did over 19 centuries ago:
The Pots & Pans of Zion by B. Purtle
"In that day there will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, 'HOLY TO THE LORD.' And the cooking pots in the Lord's house will be like the bowls before the altar. Every cooking pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be holy to the Lord of hosts; and all who sacrifice will come and take of them and boil in them.
The Blessedness of the Mourning Ones by B. Purtle
"Blessed are those who mourn..." -Matt. 5.4a
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most staggering portions of Scripture.
Let Your Heart Revive by B. Purtle
I am sitting at my desk with one of the original copies of “The Great Revival in Wales”, a book that was published in 1905 and handed out in that same year throughout Western American congregations.
