Yesterday (Day 2) was a great time, but very busy and very cold. Mark Dever, Mark Driscoll and Scott Thomas all spoke. When/if the audio becomes available I’ll link to it and encourage every to check it out. I came home last night and had tie to play chess with Kat, PS2 with Elias and [...]
I’m not “live blogging” anything here, nor am I going into great detail about the teaching (listen to the audio when its available). But thought I would sketch a simple picture of what’s happening from the perspective of a newbie. This is my first time to an Acts 29 Bootcamp. I am here as our [...]
Okay, so I am running short on time to post my thoughts on the subject at the moment. I’ll post them asap. For now, here’s another quote worth reading pointed out by a friend. (Thanks Rob!)
Every job, no matter how mundane, was intrinsically important because it afforded the opportunity to glorify God and to [...]
That the Reformation was the time in which the Protestant church enjoyed its greatest cultural influence - in art, literature, music, as well as in social institutions - also has to do with the doctrine of vocation. Recovering this doctrine may well open the way for contemporary Christians to influence their cultures once again.
- Gene [...]
It is odd that such a liberating, life-enhancing doctrine has become all but forgotten in our time, passed over in our seminaries, sermons, and Bible classes. But the doctrine of vocation makes up an important part of the spiritual heritage that contemporary Christians have, unfortunately, cut themselves off from and are in such great need [...]
Later this weekend I will post my summary thoughts on “The Christian and Work,” which really reflects the Reformed understanding of vocation. For now, here are some good words from Alister McGrath.
God calls his people, not just to faith, but to express that faith in quite definite areas of life. Whereas monastic spirituality regarded vocation [...]
I am preaching a short series titled Re:thinking the Christian Life, and this Sunday’s topic is “work.” I have finished the bulk of my exegesis and am now reading a lot of material on the protestant work ethic, and the “reformational” concept of vocation.
The quality of our work reflects on our Creator. If we believe [...]
Jen and I have always wanted a large family. We talked about the ideal number for us being 5 or so kids. Turns out God had other plans. Conception is difficult for us, and when Jen carries a baby, it is always considered “high risk.” After having two, and no sign of a third on [...]
Perhaps I am getting lazy (seriously, that may be part of what’s going on here). Maybe I’m just bored (That is definitely a part if it). But mostly I just don’t think writing about Pagan Christianity is worth what little time I have. I have read the book, and my attitude while reading it went [...]
Last Saturday night I caught the New Ghosts show at The House in DeKalb (photos from the show). Jason, a member of Redeemer, plays bass in the band, and I was eager to see them play live. Very cool stuff. So I ordered an Americano and it came wrapped in a message. Starbucks has their [...]