29 Apr 2005 7

Hollywood Agenda?

Kelly Boggs has written another critique of American culture that has me thinking. In his recent article he explains that he used to believe Hollywood was driven by money, and that was why they made "violent and vulgar" movies. People want to see those movies. But as recent studies have shown, the top box office [...]

29 Apr 2005 3

Is The Sky Falling?

So all through the 90’s up to this very morning I have been hearing that Christianity is facing its biggest challenge to date – pluralism. *cue spooky sound effects* This is often explained as the idea that there is no objective truth, right or wrong. This belief, in one form or another, is a part [...]

28 Apr 2005 2

Chris K’s Blog

In case you don’t know, Chris K. (yep, the man with the hair and goatee) has started a blog that "looks deeper into what entertains us." He has some great thoughts on pop culture art and entertainment. It’s worth checking out. Check out Chris’ blog here. If you can’t make it to an inFocus gathering, [...]

25 Apr 2005 9

Praying to Yahweh

So far this year God seems to be slowly, progressively breaking my heart over my own sin, the waywardness of God’s people in general, the pain and suffering in the world, the lost condition of the world, creating within me an overwhelming desire to see Jesus redeem it all. This breaking seems to be intensifying, [...]

23 Apr 2005 4

Redeemed for What?

Tomorrow at Grace we will have communion together, and as we do this we are proclaiming Jesus’ death until he returns (1 Cor. 11:26). As we consider the death of Jesus it is important for us to keep in mind that he did not die to buy us heaven. Don’t panic, and please keep reading.
Consider [...]