30 Nov 2006 12

The Quiet Time: Defined

The Quiet Time Series
1. Not a Cleansing Rite
2. Defined
3. My Failure
4. What is it Good For?
5. Advice
In a previous post I attempted to make it clear that one’s “quiet time” does not change the way God thinks of us, nor does it grant us better access to God. This does not mean that such a [...]

23 Nov 2006 8

This American Heretic

My favorite radio program is This American Life (now available as a free podcast). The show from 11/20/06 focuses on the consequences of being a modern day heretic. Carlton Pearson is the focus of the broadcast, a well known Tulsa pastor who has fallen out of favor with his evangelical base because he has come [...]

18 Nov 2006 8

Family and Holidays

Each year, sometime after Thanksgiving, we send off a family picture/Christmas card to our friends. I was tempted to send this off as our family (South Park) portrait, since this is essentially what we look like, but I don’t think Jen will go for it. I hope someone doesn’t use this as evidence of us [...]

17 Nov 2006 7

Friday Photos

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14 Nov 2006 1

Mustaches for Kids

This past year one of our Elders, Rob, grew his hair out for Locks of Love. I personally enjoyed having someone lead us in worship who could effectively head-bang, even if not while worshipping. When his hair reached over 12 inches in length he had it cut off and sent to Locks of Love where [...]