Trouble
“I have told you these things so you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 After undergoing months of difficult treatment for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
God the first Person is Father not mother – 2
“There never was a time when the Father was and the Son was not, but always the Father and always the Son, Who was begotten of Him, existed together. For He could not have received the name Father...
View ArticleWhen the Wind is Against You
Following Jesus doesn't mean the wind will always be at your back. On the contrary, the wind is often against you.
View ArticleStrong and benevolent religious identity in Egypt ...
This is an image of what I was writing about in Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?
View ArticleClik here to view.
Links I like
Kindle deals from Crossway Here are some new eBook deals from Crossway: What Is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert ($3.99) Word vs Deed by Duane Liftin ($3.99) Biblical...
View ArticleHow To Give Grace: Carl Lentz
Pastor Carl Lentz mixes humor and truth to demonstrate the practicalities of obedience to God and showing grace to the unsaved. “So I’m walking down the street and I saw a guy that I had not seen in a...
View Article10 Things I Guarantee You’ll Never Say
I have said a lot of stupid things in my life. Many of which I’ve said right here on this blog. Things that have gotten me in hot water, cold water, and dry with no water. I’ve been thinking a lot...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dreams
Sometimes I have a weird combination of dreams. There have been times that I have dreamed that people from school are in my house and I am in my pajamas, other times my dreams are filled with students....
View ArticleLose Weight; Preach Better
Can we be honest? We have a problem with fat pastors. Most pastors are stressed, sit at their desk for long hours, eat out a lot, and don’t exercise nearly enough. (myself included) I’m sure most of us...
View ArticleMars Hill Church Downtown Seattle Relocates to Historic Place of Worship
Mars Hill Church Downtown Seattle, one of 14 churches that have sprouted from the teachings and ministry of founding pastor Mark Driscoll, opened this past Sunday at its new location, a historic 1910...
View Articlefire and boxing christmas up–or not
I give the switch on the cord a quick twist, then stand back and admire the lights. I cup the hanging, worn, red apple in my hand, feel the rough, gaze at glitter that sparkles. It’s hung now on 42...
View ArticleFive Stages of Leadership – Humiliation (Part 2)
One of the most important lessons President Barack Obama and his minions must learn as they bask in political success is that humiliation follows hubris – sometimes quickly.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Book Review: The Conviction to Lead by Albert Mohler
What makes a great leader? Is it a mix of charisma, character and talent? Is it just a bit of luck? If you browse the leadership section at your local bookstore, you’ll find no shortage of answers:...
View ArticleCourt ruling makes Christian employees second class
The European Centre for Law and Justice ECLJ is deeply concerned by court rulings today on four cases involving the religious freedoms of Christians in the UK
View ArticleClik here to view.
All Authority…not All Control
Someone said after a bad thing happened “God is in control” that is true in a very broad sense. Jesus said “all authority has been given to me in heaven and earth” after his resurrection…but he did not...
View ArticleGay marriage warning after court rulings on Christian freedoms
A court ruling on the freedom of Christians in the UK today could be a sign of difficult times ahead for those with traditional beliefs about marriage the Christian Institute has warned
View ArticleSteve Chalke drops opposition to homosexuality
Leading evangelical Steve Chalke has changed his biblical understanding of gays and lesbians
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Les Miserables”: Failed Musical, Successful Book
(All quotes are taken, out of context, from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.) Tom Hooper’s Les Mis (I will not confuse the adaptation with Hugo’s masterpiece) was UK-released the 11th of January. This...
View ArticleKiller Whales
The other day I googled, “How much does a killer whale weigh?” Why? Because I’m curious. Like a monkey. Don’t judge me. But what surprised me, even more than the weight of this apex predator, was the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Honoring The Sport of Theology
Baseball players have them so it was only a matter of time. I love it that a company like Zondervan is able to indulge creative types and bring a wild and crazy idea from the conceptual stage to store...
View Article