Jesus Creed
Dan Kimball’s new book, They Like Jesus But Not the Church, is a must-read for pastors for one big reason: what Dan learned can be a spur for a more effective ministry. What did he learn? |inline Read more
Dan Kimball’s new book, They Like Jesus But Not the Church, is a must-read for pastors for one big reason: what Dan learned can be a spur for a more effective ministry. What did he learn? |inline Read more
A faithful reader of the blog, John Nordlander, gave me a shout, asked me to dinner for a chat, and we went to the Hard Rock Cafe just two blocks down the charm known as 16th Avenue. He shared with me some of the redemptive things going on in Ideas World and then about the faith community he participates in here in Denver. He gave me a whole new appreciation for what innovative business ideas can do for planting churches... Read more
God supports us. Notice the psalmists words from which we can receive instruction for our day: |inline Read more
The core of the problem for Alan Hirsch, in his The Forgotten Ways, is Christendom. That is, the Church created by Constantine and whose ways simply haven’t changed all that much since the 4th Century. The solution, Hirsch thinks, is the emerging church. Let me explain. |inline Read more
The following program of study could become a center for the next generation of theologians with an interest in society. LeRon Shults announces a new PhD under his supervision. Here is his announcement but you should ask comments at his site — linked at his name above: |inline Read more
I’ve now learned how to make French press coffee — thanks to Jennifer’s kind gift. I can compare it to my morning standard latte from our St—–ks Barista machine (I use Caribou Daybreak coffee). I’m wondering which coffee is better? One steamed through the espresso machine or one gently pressed through the French press device? Here’s my view: |inline Read more
Not only is God revealed as “teacher” in Psalm 119:113-120, but God is also the protector in v. 114. The psalmist uses two concrete images for God’s protections: |inline Read more
Dear Emily, Your questions are so well put I thought I’d just enter them into this letter back to you. You write: |inline Read more
Here’s a podcast interview I had at Pepperdine with Jerry Rushford. Thanks to Rick Gibson for his fine work on this. I’m told it is on iTunes — and those who know what that means will know what that means (to ape Yogi Berra). Read more
This week we turn to Psalm 119:113-120 (samek), where every verse begins with the letter samek. This paragraph in our psalm will be opened through the window of what it says about God. And the first thing it tells us about God is that God teaches. |inline Read more
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