Chrysalis: John Frye

Last updated on: September 2, 2008 at 12:10 am By Scot McKnight

Conversion and conversions will be themes of this blog for the next couple of weeks. This series on Chrysalis is about Alan Jamieson’s book Chrysalis: The Hidden Transformation in the Journey of Faith. Today’s comes from John Frye. |inline Read more

Our Prayers

Last updated on: September 1, 2008 at 12:31 am By Scot McKnight

For all the people, homes, neighborhoods, communities, businesses in the path of Gustav … our prayers are for you today. Read more

Transitions and family news

Last updated on: September 1, 2008 at 12:20 am By Scot McKnight

My sabbatical came to an end, the first draft of my commentary on James (for Eerdmans, NICNT) is coming to an end, and Lukas and Annika were here for 10 days and they are expecting a son in about a month. Yes, indeedy, the Cubs are transitioning into a form of playing baseball that does well in October! |inline Read more

Now Brewing: LavAzza

Last updated on: September 1, 2008 at 12:10 am By Scot McKnight

Ah, a subtle return to Italy in a cup of coffee. While in Italy Kris and I often stopped mid-morning and mid-afternoon for a cup of coffee, usually a latte. As often as not we were served one of Italy’s best: LavAzza. So, we bought a big bag of what makes LavAzza’s family proud. I recently made an espresso shot for Luke and he liked it very much, and I’m lapping it up. Funny how a taste triggers memories of... Read more

Prayer for the Week

Last updated on: August 31, 2008 at 12:10 am By Scot McKnight

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. Read more

IBC

Last updated on: August 30, 2008 at 12:30 am By Scot McKnight

Irving Bible Church last Sunday had a woman — Jackie Roese — preaching in all three services. The first time in that church’s history. Here is a church that is courageous enough to permit women do what women did in the New Testament times. We were once at IBC and have to say it was one of the highlights of our preaching life … a church that is vibrant, exceptional worship, and missional in several directions at once. Read more