From the monthly archives:

January 2008

Work Glorifies God

January 25, 2008

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 [...]

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Work as Good Works

January 24, 2008

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 [...]

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What's in a name?

January 23, 2008

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 [...]

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Pagan Christianity

January 23, 2008

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 [...]

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Anti-foundationism

January 21, 2008

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 [...]

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