Today I was driving into the office and I noticed some cracks in the the asphalt. It looked like the city had come through and put tar (or whatever that stuff is) in the cracks to try to seal them back up. But somehow, through the tar, there was still some patches of green grassContinue reading “Cracks in the Asphalt”
Category Archives: reflections
Simplicity
I’m amazed by simplicity. For something to look simple, the designer actually had to put a lot of work in to the project. For an idea to be simple, attention to language, word count, commas, etc. are all important. I am working on a project describing the Bible for new believers. The Bible can beContinue reading “Simplicity”
Fear and Trembling
Today I was working on a sermon for Philippians 2:12-13. That’s right, 2 verses. They’re pretty weighty verses. In this passage Paul says, “work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” Got me thinking about fear. What are you afraid of? I used to be terrified of water. I used to get a lot ofContinue reading “Fear and Trembling”
Wrestling With Ideas
Writing is hard work. Learning is hardwork. I actually love writing. I actually love learning. For me, every class, every book, every paper that I have to write is an opportunity to play with new ideas to try to figure out how they work, and how they interact with other ideas that are floating aroundContinue reading “Wrestling With Ideas”
Whirlwind weekend
I’ve been crazy busy this weekend. But busy in a good way. On Friday I met my niece, Violet. She’s adorable. We had dinner with my Brother and sister-in-law. On Saturday I had an early breakfast with the head’s of NU’s MATC (Ron Herms) and MAML (Alan Ehler) programs, and the Provost (Jim Heugel), andContinue reading “Whirlwind weekend”
Bringing enemies together = the gospel
Isaiah 19:24-25 says: 24 In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, 25 whom the Lord of hosts has blessed, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my inheritance.” In this chapter the prophet isContinue reading “Bringing enemies together = the gospel”
Assurance vs. Certainty
I had a fun twitter debate (tweebate?) with my ol’ college pal Matt (@ireadtheology). I posted this: “There is a difference between assurance and certainty. Assurance requires faith. Certainty does not.” This verse is part of what inspired the above statement: Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what weContinue reading “Assurance vs. Certainty”
Thoughts On Vision Prayer
Thanks to everyone who came out to vision prayer last night. Such an encouraging time of community prayer and worship. Events like vision prayer are where the church gets to be the Family of Christ. Sunday gatherings are designed for guest. It’s like inviting the neighbors over for the party. Vision Prayer is where weContinue reading “Thoughts On Vision Prayer”
Giving and Receiving / Closed Hand or Open Hand?
I had a conversation the other day that troubled me. It forced me to check my priorities. It comes down to giving and receiving. I have to thank Mark Driscoll for giving me this image of Closed and Open Handed In life we can be a closed handed or open handed. I think the tendencyContinue reading “Giving and Receiving / Closed Hand or Open Hand?”
Brussels Sprouts and Jesus
I had a recent conversation about sharing the good news with people who are not Christians. Just that term, sharing the good news is problematic. It has so much baggage associated with it. So do evangelism, witnessing, etc. When we use terms like this we bring our baggage into talking about Jesus into these conversations.Continue reading “Brussels Sprouts and Jesus”
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