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April 25, 2010
Category: Current Events
Kevin DeYoung on Earth Day
April 22, 2010
How do you celebrate Earth Day? How do Christians be faithful to our divine mandate, the Bible and navigate the politics of the modern day Environmentalism movement? Kevin DeYoung has some thoughts for Christians on Building A Better Earth Day HERE. He begins: Today is Earth Day, the fortieth anniversary in fact. It’s hard for me … More Kevin DeYoung on Earth Day
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
April 17, 2010
I went today. I am fascinated by the Dead Sea Scrolls, and have had the opportunity to take classes on them a number of times — including with Dr. Michael Wise, a renowned DSS expert who teaches at Northwestern College and Bethel Seminary. I have taught a class on them, and have read several books … More Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
Jennifer Knapp Comes Back and Out
April 14, 2010
The angelic voice and raw faith of Jennifer Knapp provided the soundtrack for much of my own college days as God was helping me discover who I was and where my journey was heading. She came on the scene quickly, making an impact, attracting a large, loyal fan base and selling a lot of records … More Jennifer Knapp Comes Back and Out
Witherington’s Response to Glenn Beck
March 13, 2010
Recently Glenn Beck warned Christians to be suspicious of churches that promote “social justice.” His exact words on his March 2 show were: “I beg you, look for the words ‘social justice’ or ‘economic justice’ on your church Web site. If you find it, run as fast as you can. Social justice and economic justice, … More Witherington’s Response to Glenn Beck
Prayers For A Dying Friend
March 9, 2010
Michael Spencer (Internet Monk) is a well-known Christian blogger who has been a special part of my journey the past couple years as I’ve enjoyed his daily writings and especially his western Kentucky accent and candor on his weekly Internet Monk Radio Podcast. I’ve never met Michael but I feel like he is a good … More Prayers For A Dying Friend
Save Conan, Leno Retire
January 15, 2010
Ok, first of all I’m not a TV guy. So, this post will not begin a new trend of television gossip and coverage. I basically watch two things: (1) NBC’s Thursday night comedy lineup featuring “Community”, “Parks & Recreation” and, drum roll and sound the trumpets please, “The Office,” the best show on the air, … More Save Conan, Leno Retire
Prayers for Haiti
January 14, 2010
Scot McKnight’s thought on Haiti: Last night I read this from Randy Harris, God Work – Confessions of a Standup Theologian: One of the things we do as Christians is to try to pay attention to what God might be able to do in the world, especially with the broken places in our lives. These … More Prayers for Haiti
Top 10 Evangelical Stories of 2009 (CT)
January 1, 2010
Colin Hansen at Christianity Today counts down the events, debates, and books that shaped evangelical theology over the past year. He introduces his top 10 saying, Theology is not a discipline perfectly suited for annual evaluation. New insights and challenges may bounce around theological journals and conferences for decades before breaking into popular discourse. But … More Top 10 Evangelical Stories of 2009 (CT)
Tiger Woods: Falling Into Grace?
December 20, 2009
It’s easy to join the chorus of critics in the media and laugh at all the late night talk show jokes about Tiger Woods. We can easily sneer and mutter to ourselves, “Just another celebrity with personal issues.” I was disturbed to realize how calloused my own attitude has been toward Tiger Woods and his … More Tiger Woods: Falling Into Grace?
VIDEO: Tim Keller & John Meacham on “The End of Christian America”
November 29, 2009
MSNBC’s Morning Joe with Joe Scarborough featured an interview with Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and Newsweek’s John Meacham (who had just published an article entitled The End of Christian America). A good conversation. Enjoy.
George Washington’s “Thanksgiving Proclamation” (1789)
November 26, 2009
Mark Roberts posted A Brief History of Thanksgiving at his blog and I especially found George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 inspiring: Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor–and … More George Washington’s “Thanksgiving Proclamation” (1789)
D’Souza on Life After Death
November 9, 2009
I am currently teaching a 4-week class on the topic of Heaven with our high school students. What a fascinating and inexhaustible topic to explore! Among many questions that this raises is ‘What happens immediately upon death?’ Of course, Christians believe the soul lives on beyond the last heart beat and cessation of brain activity. … More D’Souza on Life After Death
Teens and Stress
November 5, 2009
USA TODAY.com News featured a story entitled How Stressed Are Kids? More Than We Think. I care deeply about the world today’s teens inhabit and the unique challenges they are facing. To the best of my knowledge and from my own personal observation, the world of teenagers has been changing over the last couple decades … More Teens and Stress
Does God Have Season Tickets? (Jesus Creed)
October 19, 2009
The following post is featured at Jesus Creed today. Join the lively conversation THERE. “And when you come before God, don’t turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? Here’s what I want you … More Does God Have Season Tickets? (Jesus Creed)
TWINS WIN!! Simply Magical!
October 6, 2009
Mark Driscoll, Nightline & American Idolatry
October 5, 2009
This week our study in Romans (“The God Report”) takes us to what one pastor titled his sermon “The Dark Exchange.” Paul addresses the pagan metropolis of ancient Rome with the following critique — which is relevant today as 2,000 years ago: “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave … More Mark Driscoll, Nightline & American Idolatry
My Top 3: Cultural Commentators
September 26, 2009
I’m a podcast addict. I haven’t listened to my car stereo forever. My CDs are collecting dust and the songs on my iPod are far outnumbered by all of the podcast sermons, lectures, radio programs I subscribe to. While I listen to my staple sermons each week by my favorite pastors (Greg Boyd, David Johnson, … More My Top 3: Cultural Commentators
Christians Fasting for Ramadan
September 21, 2009
A recent USA Today story discusses well-known Christian Brian McLaren and a small group of Christians who are joining with Muslims in their observance of Ramadan fasts. Here’s an excerpt from the article: In announcing his Ramadan fast plans on his blog last month, McLaren wrote, “We are not doing so in order to become … More Christians Fasting for Ramadan
Michael Jordan: My Fallen Hero
September 19, 2009
As a bright-eyed, blond-haired lanky kid who ate, drank and slept basketball from an early age through high school, I was one of the lucky generation who got to watch MJ, Bird, Magic, Barkley, Robinson, Ewing Tuesdays on TNT and those Sunday afternoon doubleheaders on NBC. I spent nearly every night in the basement watching … More Michael Jordan: My Fallen Hero
Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2009
Where were you when the news broke on that tragic morning in America September 11, 2001? That’s the question we all ask years later. And we all remember. For what it’s worth, I was in my car on the way to Bethel University to lift weights with some buddies on campus. We didn’t lift any … More Remembering 9/11
Greg Boyd Q&A: God & Tornados
August 26, 2009
In light of the recent John Piper interpretation of the Minneapolis tornado, Greg Boyd hosted a Q&A centered around the debated concept that God might be behind the natural disasters in the world…as well as other related questions from the congregation. Well worth checking out links below! LISTEN TO AUDIO WATCH VIDEO
Greg Boyd Responds to Piper’s Tornado Warning
August 21, 2009
The last time Pastor Piper offered his theological commentary on a local disaster (35W Interstate Bridge Collapse) it sparked a lengthy response from Pastor Greg Boyd. So, naturally, I have been waiting for Boyd to weigh in on Piper’s recent interpretation of the Minneapolis “Tornado Warning.” Here it is. Check out Boyd’s response HERE. Well, … More Greg Boyd Responds to Piper’s Tornado Warning
John Piper: Tornado Talks to Lutherans about Homosexuality
August 20, 2009
When Pastor John Piper speaks, he speaks with bold conviction. When John Piper speaks about local disasters, I listen carefully and critically. Especially when Piper’s Twitter update reads: “Tornados do have a voice. They talk to Lutherans. And the rest of us. They talk about sexual sin. Stay tuned.” Yesterday a tornado hit downtown Minneapolis … More John Piper: Tornado Talks to Lutherans about Homosexuality
Tiger vs. Jesus – Crowd Control
August 17, 2009
“A huge crowd…trailed after them… swarms of people who had heard the reports and had come to see for themselves. He told his disciples to get a boat ready so he wouldn’t be trampled by the crowd… Now everyone who had something wrong was pushing and shoving to get near and touch him” (Mark 3:7-10 … More Tiger vs. Jesus – Crowd Control
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