*Written by Joey LeTourneau Peace is my weapon. It could be yours too. In a world where we seldom find peace as often as many of us would like; that same world could be finding peace within us. It seems to me that “peace” can carry a lot of misconceptions, many of which prevent us from carrying out its true mission, and therefore causing us to be pursuers of peace, rather than carriers of such to a world in need.... Read more
[Kurt’s Note: This is a slightly revised version of blog post I wrote a few years back. I thought of it after hearing that a new Left Behind movie (featuring Nicolas Cage and Chad Michael Murray) will be coming to theaters in 2014. These are some basic reflections (which, if I had started from scratch, might have come out a bit differently on some minor points – we all grow!) on the so-called end times. I point readers to some... Read more
Imagine sitting on a plane – especially if you travel alone. Who will be your seatmate? Will that person smell? Require too much legroom? Be quiet? Or, will they be a new friend? On a flight from Seattle to OC last month, I was pleasantly surprised. My seatmate and I clicked right away. Both followers of Jesus. Already a sense of common purpose. But, beyond that, this guy knew someone I grew up with as a kid in California and... Read more
From Huffington Post: CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Church of England’s governing body has approved new proposals that would allow women bishops to be ordained by this time next year. Meeting in London on Wednesday (Nov. 20), the church’s General Synod passed a motion by 378-8, with 25 abstentions, that paves the way for the endorsement of women bishops. Bishops also approved a declaration that sets out guidance for parishes that reject female consecrations. The package would end nearly two decades... Read more
Many of you know that I’ve partnered with Logos Bible Software to give away a collection of 36 N.T. Wright books (enter contest here). I feel like I run the risk of overkill, but I want to let you know about one book in that collection that literally can change a person’s life: Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. This is one book that I strongly believe could change the face of the... Read more
Those of us who find ourselves in post-conservative/emerging/semi-progressive/Anabaptist circles prefer to make that foundation the person of Jesus Christ. The way in which the Bible is (or isn’t) inspired by the Holy Spirit, then, is a secondary concern. Read more
This seriously fulfilled my childhood dreams (Batman or Ninja Turtle). Yes, I know… myth of redemptive violence… Kurt you’re a pacifist… blah blah. But, come on folks, this is cool! Read more
Editor’s Note: If you are reading this, you are probably interested in preaching. As such, I hope I can simply point you towards our great NT Wright Logos book giveaway (we are giving away a collection of 36 books!). Enter here! ——————————————————– It’s always interesting to hear about various pastor’s methods for sermon preparation. Two overarching themes present themselves when discussing this topic. On one end of the spectrum are the pastors whose primary role in the church is simply... Read more
Yes, friends, this is the month of N.T. Wright :-). You may have heard that we are giving away a set of N.T. Wright books in partnership with Logos Bible Software (36 total books!). Even if you have some of these books already, having them in a digital format makes them an even more valuable research tool… especially the For Everyone Series of commentaries. Having these on your iPhone/iPad or Android phone/device makes it possible to have quality bible study resources on the go! Click... Read more
As most of you know, N.T. Wright is one of the most influential theological voices in my life. His work on Jesus, Paul, and the New Testament in general are unmatched in their scholarly voice and pastoral sensitivity. One of the coolest things about Wright is the volume at which he puts out books. What I have loved is having several of them available to me on my iPhone. Instead of tracking down one of my paper copies of a... Read more
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