Worth reading

Matt’s friend Devin, who we link to on this blog, has an excellent post that is quite lengthy but full of great thoughts on ministry, church planting, and theological education. Read it here.

(Devin is on the far left…the picture is taken at a Grace Point Baptism ceremony)
Here is one part I found especially interesting.
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Challies on Brian McLaren’s new book

We just got Brian McLaren’s new book in at the book store I work at. I have a copy and will probably be reading it in the next few weeks. I think that McLaren is usually at his strongest when he talks about social issues and how Christians should engage the world around [...]

The Cross and Marriage

I finished reading an excellent book this morning that will probably require me to go back through it and mine for more of its treasures. Its entitled “Grace in Practice” by Paul F. Zahl.

Here is a passage on Marriage that was especially compelling;
The feelings leading to marriage are aroused by the physical and romantic [...]

The Women at Mars Hill Church really know how to blog!!

I Came across this post at the Mars Hill website written by Nadia, it is hilarious and is to often the way blogs work. Especially if you are talking about Mark Driscoll, Emergent Village, Brian McLaren, Rob Bell, Homosexuality, or the New England Patriots. Yet at the same time this is exactly the way [...]

Wait… So “Bro” is the new “Dude”

Gotta love the YouTube revolution. And you really gotta love the “Don’t Tase Me Bro” crazy John Kerry supporter/conspiracry theorist.
Let’s be honest. This video would not be funny if the guy did not add the word “Bro” to the end of each of his sentences.

This has got me thinking, [...]

Has Bill Hybels been reading Charles Spurgeon?

What do these two guys have in common? I mean besides the killer tans? Well maybe more than one would think.
If you have any exposure to Bill Hybels and the Willow Creek Association I am sure you have heard one of Bill’s classic sayings, “the local church is the hope of the world.” [...]

Chicago Cubs why?

Most people who are reading this (all three of you) do not care about the Cubs. So I will not make this post a long one. I just want to say that after their horrible start, I basically wrote them off.
C’mon don’t you want this guy running your team?
I thought they were incapable [...]

Shelf Fridge Ipod

These posts are pretty fun to write, except for the times you discover that you have not listened to any new music and that your beer tastes have stayed pretty much the same for as long as you can remember.  Anyway, here is my list.
Shelf

Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen.  Here is a quote from the [...]

Bill Belichick and the Patriots update

Whoa!

Read this ESPN story. Roger Goodell put the UFC smack down on one smarmy Bill Belichick.  This punishment is severe and harsh.
Yes I might have a small man crush on Roger Goodell
A first round pick is like a first born in  the NFL world.  Plus by personally fining Bill Belichick 500,000 dollars sends a [...]

Shelf/Ipod/Fridge

For those of you who don’t know, Shelf/Ipod/Fridge is a chance to share what you are reading, listening to, and drinking. I would encourage all loyal readers (and even marginal for that matter) to write a shelf/ipod/fridge post as well and link to it in the comment section of this post (Jake, since you have [...]