Monday Discussion Back in April, I posted an update on The Gospel Coalition conference held in Chicago and made a promise about about a conversation I had with Matt Chandler (Check the Link here). At that time, much of the buzz in the culture, both Christian and secular culture was Rob Bell’s book, its universalistic tendencies and … More Rob Bell Back in the News
Beatific and Other Visions. The wisdom of C.S. Lewis in the mouth of Ransom.
Sunday Musings on the Gospel Our time, our churches, our flocks need the strong word’s of Paul. I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and … More The Desertion of the Gospel in the Modern Church
Four book recommendations and lots of links to stimulate your thinking. As always, you know the drill … I don’t agree with everything in the links, but I think they are all worthy of a hearing. Growing as a Leader Finding Freedom While Developing Young Leaders (Leadership Freak) Review of Ray Comfort’s New Film (Justin … More Surviving Sharks; Exposing Humility; Developing Leaders and the Doctrine of the Trinity
Maybe one of the biggest needs in the church today. I saw an appalling video on YouTube yesterday titled “Worst Worship Ever”. I don’t even want to include a link to it. Literally, it made me sick to my stomach just watching about a minute of it. God save us from the idolatry of happiness … More Combating “Happy Talk” in Our Churches
Friday is For Heart Songs Proverbs 30 5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar. 7 Two things I ask … More The Danger of Having too Much or too Little
Helping Your People Embrace the Mission of God. This link helps to balance out my “Why I Stopped Praying for Non-Christians” post.
Wednesday Update on Arizona Trip I just returned from a trip to Arizona to consult with a church planter, spend some time with dear friends who helped to plant New Song Church, visit with a friend I led to faith in the summer of 1977, and spend two and half days with my daughter. It … More Exhausting Angels in the Pursuit of God’s Will
Leslie Newbigin’s Radical Insight Into Seminary Curricula. This comment thread will challenge and thrill your heart.
What if all our (North American) church planting attempts and efforts of the last three decades were merely the reflection of God’s smile and blessing in the same way a parent smiles and blesses a five year old’s drawing of a horse that looks like a cat on stilts? [Go to the link below … More Lurching, Lunging, and Leaning into the Spirit of God
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