Titus Varney

Savoring the Savior

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 ESV Our Lord and Savior lived and walked in a fallen world displaying the mercies of God everywhere he went. He manifested theContinue reading “Savoring the Savior”

The Great Commission and the Christian

Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn’t. John Piper The Great Commission is a simple command: advance the kingdom of God to all peoples that He may be worshiped as He rightly deserves. While not all are called to be missionaries and pastors in the field,Continue reading “The Great Commission and the Christian”

Theological Aggregation–Week of December 12th, 2021

Let us rejoice and be glad in the day that the Lord has made! May He give you grace, peace, and strength for today. Every week, Theological Aggregation will bring content from around the internet for your consideration. The content will include, but not be limited to, impactful blog posts, new books, intriguing videos, sermonContinue reading “Theological Aggregation–Week of December 12th, 2021”

Your Child’s Love Is Precious

There is great difficulty in getting someone to understand that their own standards are unattainable for their co-workers. The optimistic side to that is that the individual is full of passion, is detail-oriented, and has high standards for their area of charge. However the negative can be a creation of an environment where they areContinue reading “Your Child’s Love Is Precious”

A Life of Successful Suffering

“It was Brainerd’s holy life that influenced Henry Martyn to become a missionary and was a prime factor in William Carey’s inspiration. Carey in turn, moved Adoniram Judson. And so we trace the spiritual lineage from step to step—Hus, Wycliffe, Francke, Zinzendorf, the Wesleys and Whitefield, Brainerd, Edwards, Carey, Judson, and ever onward in theContinue reading “A Life of Successful Suffering”

Mission-Minded Monday

Facing a task unfinished That drives us to our knees A need that, undiminished Rebukes our slothful ease We, who rejoice to know Thee Renew before Thy throne The solemn pledge we owe Thee To go and make Thee known “Facing a task unfinished” by Keith and Kristyn Getty The Christian stands redeemed, justified, andContinue reading “Mission-Minded Monday”

Ministry is Not a Stepping Stone

One of my favorite books is John Piper’s, “Brothers, We Are Not Professionals.” It was one of the most impactful books I read in early ministry development and helped shape my understanding of pastoral ministry. Whether you’re in ministry, pursuing ministry, or simply want to see what pastoral ministry should look like, the book isContinue reading “Ministry is Not a Stepping Stone”

Homeward Bound

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Nearly two weeks ago, I went to the Emergency Room with a blood platelet count of two. Normal platelet count ranges from 140 upwards to 400 and, suffice to say, mine were not normal. After tests and starting treatments, I found out that IContinue reading “Homeward Bound”

My Shepherd in the Unknown

I am bound to live in simple dependence upon God, who sends just enough manna for each day, but no more. If I am in any dilemma, if I am in any difficulty, if I do not know which way I should take, had I not better go and tell my Heavenly Father so, andContinue reading “My Shepherd in the Unknown”

Seven Days of Encouragement in the Unknown

When in the fog-filled forest of suffering, the Lord brings encouragement to His people through a variety of means. Suffering is never meaningless, and we do not suffer alone. Paul tells the Thessalonian church, “ Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. We ask you, brothers, to respectContinue reading “Seven Days of Encouragement in the Unknown”