So I was listening to Mark Driscoll talking about the Trinity today, and he was talking about the Shack. which our church has recommended people read. I don’t usually post my disagreements with other church leaders on here, but I just had to. And normally I think Driscoll is encouraging and challenging in a goodContinue reading “Dude, It’s a Metaphor!”
Category Archives: Theology
Great Thoughts from Jay
One of my favorite people in the world is blogging. Jay Smith and I grew up in the same church, he serves as the youth pastor at said church, and I interned with him way back in the day. Jay has always been a great friend, and somehow his wife Sandy and my wife Kathy,Continue reading “Great Thoughts from Jay”
Where to begin
Last week was a bit of a whirlwind so I haven’t really had a chance to decompress, and process all that went on at winter camp. But I will say this, Best Sno-Blast ever. This may have been my favorite winter camp that I have ever been too. If you are looking for a campContinue reading “Where to begin”
Ben Stein, Bill Maher, Mike Huckabee, Darwinism
Various folks have directed me to two videos. The first features Bill Maher talking to Mike Huckabee about Creation vs. Evolution. I saw Maher talking about the republican field on Conan and many of the same sentiments are in this video. The other video that I found incredibly fascinating is an extended trailer for a documentaryContinue reading “Ben Stein, Bill Maher, Mike Huckabee, Darwinism”
the Screwtape Letters
So I’m reading the Screwtape Letters with Jordan Brown. I’ve read this book a number of times and each time I’m blown away by the descriptions that Lewis gives for the demon world. Something that really amazed me was the way he talks about the fear that Demons have of God and Jesus and theirContinue reading “the Screwtape Letters”
The Gospel is for Right Now
Jesus died for more than just to get us into heaven. He died so that we could live for him entirely. I’ve been reading Dallas Willard’s, the Divine Conspiracy. I’ve been taking my time because it’s really, really deep and challenging. But I read a section today that I just had to share. Willard isContinue reading “The Gospel is for Right Now”
Carrying Burdens
I just finished reading through Galatians. Man this is an incredible letter, that talks about the freedom that we have in Christ, and the ability to live redeemed lives that only comes through the Holy Spirit. Everytime I read this book I am reminded that it’s not about me being perfect, and it’s not aboutContinue reading “Carrying Burdens”
Building the Kingdom — the Book of Acts
We are just finishing up our study of the Book of Acts in transit. I recently uploaded all of my talk notes on scribd and you can download them below. Building the Kingdom — The Book of Acts
Critical Passage in the New Testament
Man I am excited for this Wednesday night. Transit has been going through the book of Acts which is just an amazing book full of all kinds of insights and encouragement for what it means to be on mission. This week we are going to look at one of the most important and in myContinue reading “Critical Passage in the New Testament”
Tomb of Jesus
There has been much hub-bub about the “Tomb of Jesus” and I wanted to think about a good response to it, but Challies dot com got it pretty good. If this is something you are interested in, please take a minute to read this post. My basic take on it, is that Jeshua was aContinue reading “Tomb of Jesus”