Brian McLaren’s book, A Generous Orthodoxy (aGO) has now been read, though I imagine I will be digesting it for some time. It qualifies as a great book because it made me think, and it inspired, convicted and frustrated me while being fun all the way through. Do I like everything in the book? Of [...]
Why do I often feel like Southern Baptists are the quickest guns in the west, but are shooting blanks? With the release of MDB some came out with guns blazing; lots of noise but making no impact. Two reviewers in particular have me responding tonight: Al Mohler and Kelly Boggs. Please keep in mind, Dr. [...]
I have added a section (top right) that holds all of my thoughts on the current issue that is getting a lot of attention. This will only contain the most relevant posts for that topic. Currently, it is on the issue of a becoming a redemptive, missional church.
Jen’s Cousin recently entered a Christian bookstore with her daughter, Grace, when a painting caught the girl’s eye. She was staring at a painting of a crucifixion. After fixating on this for a while she asked her mother, "Who is that man?" "Who do you think it is?" her mother replied. "That’s Jesus." she answered [...]
"Korn has parted ways with guitarist Brian Head Welch, who has chosen the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior and will be dedicating his musical pursuits to that end." This is reported on Korn’s official website. The band writes that they have respect for Brian and wish him happiness. Relevant Magazine states that he will [...]
Though I am not of the opinion that ecclesiastical name change is the answer, McLaren makes a valid point concerning many "Protestant’s" approach to the Bible. He wrote,
Protestants have paid more attention to the Bible than any other group, but sadly, much of their Bible study was undertaken to fuel their efforts to prove [...]
Today after worship we had a shared meal and communion (I’m working
hard to not say "pot-luck.") The food was great, everyone seemed to
have a good time and our sense of community grew. It always does when
people spend time laughing, listening and sharing together.
Toward the end of the service we moved into communion and spent time
considering [...]
It’s worth thinking about - that the Catholic Church truly believes that the church cannot preach a Gospel of God’s mercy in Jesus without performing works of mercy in Jesus’ name. Words of grace do not sound real unless accompanied by works of grace. And more than just how it comes off, the works of [...]
So a few of the men from Grace got together again to continue our discussion of eschatology. Before we can get to the popular stuff (Jesus’ second coming, the resurrection, etc.) of "general eschatology," we are beginning with what Berkhof calls "individual eschatology" (death, immortality of the soul and the intermediate state). Today we talked [...]
Derek Webb was interviewed before a concert at the University of Florida. It’s worth a read.
Christians have this really nasty habit of only
engaging with art and culture that has a Christian label on it. You
have to learn how to find truth, you have to learn how to find beauty,
you have to learn how to discern [...]