The Faces of Jesus
May 1, 2009
Q: Who is this King of glory? A: He’s everything to me!
PHILIPPIANS 9: Obstacle or Opportunity? (Phil 1:12-14
April 29, 2009
I want to report to you, friends, that my imprisonment here has had the opposite of its intended effect. Instead of being squelched, the Message has actually prospered. All the soldiers here, and everyone else too, found out that I’m in jail because of this Messiah. That piqued their curiosity, and now they’ve learned … More PHILIPPIANS 9: Obstacle or Opportunity? (Phil 1:12-14
PHILIPPIANS 8: Soul Farming (Phil 1:10-11)
April 28, 2009
“For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until Christ returns. May you produce the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God” (Phil 1:10-11). Farming went out of style a while ago — at least in my neck … More PHILIPPIANS 8: Soul Farming (Phil 1:10-11)
PHILIPPIANS 7: Praying With Paul II (Phil 1:9-10)
April 27, 2009
And I pray that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight so that you can decide what is best… (Phi 1:9-10) We all know the famous Beatles refrain: “Love, love, love, all you need is love.” There is a lot of truth to this statement, but it has … More PHILIPPIANS 7: Praying With Paul II (Phil 1:9-10)
PHILIPPIANS 6: Praying with Paul I (Phil 1:9a)
April 26, 2009
Pull up a slab of rock, light a candle and grab a quill, ink and a scrap of papyrus to take notes. We’re journeying together back to the year AD 58 to a Roman prison cell to listen in as Paul pens his letter to the Philippians. What can his letter speak to us some … More PHILIPPIANS 6: Praying with Paul I (Phil 1:9a)
Saturday Morning Waffles
April 25, 2009
Is there anything better than sleeping in on a lazy Saturday and then enjoying some enormous, fruit covered waffles prepared with love by your amazing spouse? Thanks, Keri! They were delicious! Martha Stewart has nothing on you!
PHILIPPIANS 5: “A Gut Feeling” (Phil 1:8)
April 25, 2009
Pull up a slab of rock, light a candle and grab a quill, ink and a scrap of papyrus to take notes. We’re journeying together back to the year AD 58 to a Roman prison cell to listen in as Paul pens his letter to the Philippians. What can his letter speak to us some … More PHILIPPIANS 5: “A Gut Feeling” (Phil 1:8)
Empty Pews and the Delay of Marriage
April 22, 2009
Last time we looked at the delay of marriage and its challenge for sexual purity among unmarrieds. Today I want to look at its impact on church attendance. Did you notice a demographic missing from your pews this past Sunday morning? If your church is like most in America you would find very few 20-somethings … More Empty Pews and the Delay of Marriage
Animate Your Faith with Greg Boyd
April 21, 2009
If you’ve never heard Greg Boyd preach you are missing out. He brings a unique blend of sophisticated, high-level learning packaged in a very engaging, accessible, practical preaching style that connects with the rest of us. I am excited to join him for a special 5-week teaching series called Animate where Greg will attempt to … More Animate Your Faith with Greg Boyd
N.T. Wright on Heaven, Hell & Resurrection
April 19, 2009
Many people begin asking some of the ultimate faith questions around Easter time. What is it like after you die? Where is heaven? What is it like? What will our resurrection bodies be like? What about Hell? Where is Hell located? Does it even exist? Bishop of Durham and New Testament scholar N.T. Wright addresses … More N.T. Wright on Heaven, Hell & Resurrection
Teenage Sex Drive & the Delay of Marriage
April 18, 2009
They’re going to school longer, delaying marriage and children, job-hopping and apartment-swapping. They’re also moving back home after college to save money, traveling to faraway places to work and generally taking “me” time to decide what they want their futures to be. While their baby boomer parents lament that they’ve somehow gone wrong, experts studying why … More Teenage Sex Drive & the Delay of Marriage
James Ossuary Debate Continues
April 16, 2009
I’m assuming you have all heard about the scandalous James Ossuary discovered in Jerusalem in 2002, right? If not, this amazing artifact is a first century burial bone box with the inscription “James son of Joseph, Brother of Jesus.” Is this really the burial box of Jesus’ brother? A debate has been raging for years and … More James Ossuary Debate Continues
COLBERT REPORT: “Bart Ehrman, Interrupted”
April 15, 2009
I love The Colbert Report. Colbert recently drilled Bart Ehrman on his latest book Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Didn’t Know About Them). Ehrman, a well-known professor of religious studies at UNC at Chapel Hill and pastor-turned-atheist has quickly become one of the most outspoken critics of the Christian … More COLBERT REPORT: “Bart Ehrman, Interrupted”
RADIO INTERVIEW: “Coming Evangelical Collapse”
April 14, 2009
If you would like hear more about the so-called “End of Christian America” check out the following interview by Kevin Swanson of Generations With Vision Broadcast with The Internet Monk Michael Spencer.
The Demise of American Christianity: Good or Bad?
April 14, 2009
If you care about the current and future state of Christianity in America and evangelicalism in particular, there has been a storm of articles and debates popping up all over the place as of late. I commented briefly upon Michael Spencer’s “Coming Evangelical Collapse” posts a couple months back. His bleak predictions were subsequently picked … More The Demise of American Christianity: Good or Bad?
Jesus People: The Movie
April 13, 2009
Have you seen any of these Jesus People webisodes? They are a hilariously depressing parody of some of the worst stereotypes and caricatures of the Christian subculture. These episodes are promoting the full “Jesus People” movie arriving in select theaters soon. Are you ready for the media buzz? What are your thoughts on these caricatures of … More Jesus People: The Movie
GOOD FRIDAY: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet?
April 10, 2009
WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS by Isaac Watts When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God; All the vain things … More GOOD FRIDAY: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet?
Jeremy at Jesus Creed
April 10, 2009
My post “The Good Samaritan and the Hitchhiker” is being featured at Beliefnet.com on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog today. McKnight’s award-winning Jesus Creed has been rated by Technorati.com as the #1 site for Emerging Church. Go read my post HERE. Thanks again, Scot.
Columbine: Looking Evil in the Eyes 10 Years Later
April 9, 2009
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School Massacre where two teens opened fire in their school killing 12 and wounding 23 others before taking their own lives. So, where were you on April 20, 1999? I was a 19-year old college freshman sitting in my college dorm room checking my email … More Columbine: Looking Evil in the Eyes 10 Years Later
PHILIPPIANS 4: Burning Huts & Islands of Despair (Phil 1:7)
April 8, 2009
Pull up a slab of rock, light a candle and grab a quill, ink and a scrap of papyrus to take notes. We’re journeying together back to the year AD 58 to a Roman prison cell to listen in as Paul pens his letter to his Christian brothers and sisters in the city of Philippi. … More PHILIPPIANS 4: Burning Huts & Islands of Despair (Phil 1:7)
Whatchamacallit?
April 7, 2009
“There is a beautiful and powerful grassroots Kingdom movement arising all over the globe …. Millions of people are abandoning the Christendom paradigm of the traditional Christian faith in order to become more authentic followers of Jesus. From the Emergent Church movement to the Urban Monastic Movement to a thousand other independent groups and movements, … More Whatchamacallit?
PHILIPPIANS 3: God is a Perfectionist (Phil 1:6)
April 6, 2009
Pull up a slab of rock, light a candle and grab a quill, ink and a scrap of papyrus to take notes. We’re journeying together back to the year AD 58 to a Roman prison cell to listen in as Paul pens his letter to his Christian brothers and sisters in the city of Philippi. … More PHILIPPIANS 3: God is a Perfectionist (Phil 1:6)
I’m published at “Jesus Creed” on Beliefnet.com
April 5, 2009
Two of my recent writings “Lord of the Bedroom?” and “The Good Samaritan and the Hitchhiker” are being featured at Beliefnet.com on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed blog April 3 and April 10. McKnight’s award-winning Jesus Creed has been rated by Technorati.com as the #1 site for Emerging Church. Go read my post and the engaging debate over birth control HERE! Read … More I’m published at “Jesus Creed” on Beliefnet.com
The Office: Dwight and Christians
April 3, 2009
Any Office fans out there? My wife and I make this our 30 minutes of must-see comedy each week. If you are an Office fan, you probably have realized that it’s hard to put your finger on exactly why you can’t get enough of this kind of humor. It is a character-driven show for sure. … More The Office: Dwight and Christians
PHILIPPIANS 2: The Fellowship of the King (1:3-5)
April 2, 2009
Pull up a slab of rock, light a candle and grab a quill, ink and a scrap of papyrus to take notes. We’re journeying together back to the year AD 58 to a Roman prison cell to listen in as Paul pens his letter to his Christian brothers and sisters in the city of Philippi. … More PHILIPPIANS 2: The Fellowship of the King (1:3-5)
