We are testing a hypothesis, namely, this one: Does “wrath” refer only to “historical” events in history, the negative implications of doing things contrary to God’s will, or does it also refer to “evangelistic” wrath (threatening with wrath when evangelizing) or “eternal” wrath (an endless state of the damned)? Our text today is illuminating. |inline Read more
We bought some coffees in South Africa, and the first batch I have brewed is Limu Arabica, from Ethiopia. Limu is a region in Ethiopia — some consider Ethiopia to be the original birthplace for coffee beans and drinking coffee. One can purchase Limu coffee in a variety of places, including this spot in Marietta, Georgia. As for taste … the other day someone was in the kitchen when I ground some Limu beans. He said, “Wow, does that smell... Read more
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Read more
If I were McCain, I would pick Condi Rice. If I were Obama, I would pick Lou Dobbs. Forget choosing governors of States; find someone with instant name recognition. Who would you pick? Read more
Chicago as we turn from Spring toward Summer: |inline Read more
Hello Scot, I am a reader of your blog and very much respect your opinion on spiritual matters. Over 10 years ago I had cancer. The treatments I went through were very difficult, but effective as I am cancer free to this day. Not too long ago they found that I have scarring in my lungs. It most likely is related to the cancer treatments from over 10 years ago, but it could be quite serious as this type of... Read more
Ag man (as they say in South Africa), Stackhouse (Making the Best of It) writes about some seminal thinkers … CS Lewis, Reinhold Niebuhr, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I began reading Bonhoeffer in college, read three more of his books the summer after college, and have since begun purchasing and reading his collected works. When I taught beginning Greek at Trinity in the summer (crash) course, we began class each day with a few pages from Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. Stackhouse finds... Read more
I begin with a confession: I’m not a new monastic, nor am I “tempted” to join. In the late 70s and early 80s, yes, we were a bit interested and did some things with a few folks in an inner-city area. But, I learned from the new monastic types — it was more of a “community” movement at that time. And I continue to be challenged to counter the consumerist lifestyle when I read new monastics. So, I’m glad to... Read more
If the problem is Sin — and Sin is failure to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength — what is the solution? |inline Read more
Just in case you don’t know, our son Lukas is a scout for the Chicago Cubs. Which means, besides getting paid to sit at baseball games and evaluate amateur talent, today is the biggest day of the baseball year. Today is the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. In rooms all around the USA, scouts will be sitting and chatting about and figuring out which player to pick next. Luke had a bundle of good talent in his area this year,... Read more
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