Crucifixion, the worst possible way to die, and at the same time at the center of the Christian faith. Well to celebrate the Christmas season this year Hamas and Muslim extremists wanted to bring it back. Here is the article. So while I think it is horrific that violence has once again sprung up in [...]
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I have not listened to John Piper in some time but I loaded his latest sermon up on the ipod this morning and heard a wonderful sermon on prayer, and how sometimes God leads us into difficult times to cultivate our prayer lives.
He spoke about setting aside a holy time to commune with God each [...]
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I was at church this morning and we talked about the great birth story of Jesus in Luke 2, just like thousands of other churches across our country probably did today. But is the story most of us believe and have been told true?
I would say no, it is not.
Often we hear a story so [...]
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CNN.com and a number of news outlets are reporting the outrage from liberal America about Rick Warren being involved in Obama’s inauguration. They are already starting with all the usual name calling towards Warren and labeling him a “homophobe and bigot” and someone who “preaches hate.” May I remind everyone that it did not work [...]
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The goal of a church is not to be missional or attractional. Then again, MIDDLE GROUND IS NOT THE ANSWER.
If you are just joining this conversation you are in the middle. Check out Lee Coate’s blog, then visit Jonathan Lee’s blog. Hopefully Aaron Snow or Dwight Watson will be able to add a blog from [...]
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I have been reading John Ortberg’s new book “Faith & Doubt.” In it he tells how a baby has changed his life and faith.
I took the baby from her and was overwhelmed by the wonder and mystery of the presence of a human person. Not just the mechanics of her body–though they were amazing. Not [...]
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Did a little CHRISTMAS shopping this week. As I purchased my stuff the lady said “happy holidays.” I looked her and said.
“What holiday?”
Lady: well whatever one you celebrate
Me: what holiday do most people buying gifts celebrate?
Lady: Uh Christmas
Me: So why not just say merry Christmas?
Lady: Well it just seems better to say [...]
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