Recently we reposted a post of Tony Jones on the conflict of missional and homeschooling. Tony’s post got plenty of conversation, but what we need is a response by someone who does homeschooling and is involved in missional living. The person that came to mind for me is Helen Lee, and so she has written the following post. You can find her contact information and news about her book on the missional mom at www.helenleeauthor.com. I recently read the posts by... Read more
From David Croteau, and his address can be found at the bottom of this post. Pastors and leaders of local churches have focused on tithing, in part because it is measurable and a good lever, but one must wonder why the NT never brings up the tithe. Is it because the NT knows that tithing was a very exclusive kind of offering? Here’s a good set of ideas and proposals and responses to issues surrounding those who propose tithing today.... Read more
Tim Keller proposes a Third Way gospel. And he thinks our era, because it is largely unchurched and Christianity is not our culture, needs a focus on gospel renewal or revival. Revival is needed not just because of our time but also because it focuses on the heart, that is, on personal response to God in Christ. Keller’s chp in Center Church on the work of gospel renewal (chp 6), has a good sketch of the elements of a Welsh revival... Read more
Rahm Emanuel, mayor of Chicago and erstwhile right-hand man to President Obama, is flexing his muscles over this teacher’s strike — what say you? The irony, of course: a big time Democrat fighting the union. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will file a court injunction to force an end to the Chicago teacher’s strike which is heading into its second week. In a statement, Emanuelblasted the teachers union for failing to end the strike and said he plans to file... Read more
From the Onion: CHICAGO—Visitors to the Art Institute of Chicago reported Saturday that their trip to the celebrated museum was entirely dominated by the guilt they felt for not lingering long on any one painting before moving on to the next. “I know these are masterpieces, and you’re supposed to let their brilliance wash over you while you contemplate their significance, but I really couldn’t make myself stand there for more than a few seconds,” said museum-goer Vernon Bailey, admitting... Read more
Unlike so many today who want to find someone or some group to blame, the Pope calls each of us to pursue the path of peace: BEIRUT (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI made a sweeping appeal Sunday for peace in Syria and the Middle East, decrying the violence “which generates so much suffering.” Speaking at an open-air Mass before a huge crowd, he urged the international community and Arab countries in particular to find a solution to end the conflict... Read more
O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Read more
The Packers thrashed the Bears Thursday night. The best thing about it was that it was on NFLTV, which meant not as many folks got to watch our puny offensive get mashed by Matthews and the Men from the Bay. But this headline… was it a clever term about a marauding Packer team (neither present in the picture nor the article itself) or a spelling error for “team”? I say Misspelling. Perhaps explained by writers and headline writers who wear... Read more
From Kellye Fabian: Dear Politician: I’m writing to let you know that I will not attack you personally if you run for office. I will not make disparaging remarks about you or your family. I will not call you names. I will not put bumper stickers on my car that insult you. I will not attack your supporters and label them as one thing or another. And even if you attack an opposing candidate personally because he disagrees with your stance on a... Read more
Jason Clark and why theology is of use to the Vineyard! “I’ve already mentioned that we have theological convictions and beliefs as part of all we do, already. The issue is what theology will shape and form us, not if theology will shape and form us…. Our understanding of the Kingdom came from theological reflection by early leaders in the Vineyard. You and I might say we believe in the Kingdom, but do we know what that means and why? Do we know why Vineyard... Read more
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