Some thoughts on my journey as an unconventional pastor, currently with a bit of a “wandering” lifestyle. I explore the idea of being a modern troubadour — using music and storytelling to connect and minister to those outside traditional church walls. Is this a midlife crisis or the beautiful unfolding of a new season of ministry as a Home Troubadour? … More Hometown Troubadour
Those of you who read me, knowing that I don’t enter into political discourse very often, may not know Kirsten Powers. I have read her for years because she is what I like most in political commentary: clear-minded, fiercely so at times, yet reasonable and logical. … More Under the Gaze of Grace (Scot McKnight)
I saw the new movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ” this past weekend, and I was very moved by its portrayal of the early Christian community living in the “reign of terror” of Emperor Nero in around 67CE. I encourage everyone to go see it. Three main things stood out to me. First, you cannot watch … More ‘Remarkable & Admittedly Unusual’
I have been deeply influenced by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and have sweet memories of reading his ‘Cost of the Discipleship’ book for the first time in college. I have his portrait framed and hanging above my desk — he watches over me as I write this (along with other formative influences). To underscore my admiration, I lobbied hard … More Bonhoeffer & the Cost of Discipleship
Do you ever wish you had a time machine so you could go back to relive various moments a second time? I’m not talking here about moments you regret and wish you could “do over.” I mean going back to moments that seemed so ordinary at the time, but in retrospect you wish you would … More Greg Boyd, Apologetics & The Case for a Christian Movie
By all means read Ben Witherington’s chapter by chapter review of Rob Bell’s Love Wins here. Here’s a taste: The first chapter of this book involves raising a plethora of questions (pp. 1-19). They are perfectly fair questions, but what comes to light in the enumeration of these questions is that in fact Rob Bell … More BW3 on “Love Wins”
Kevin DeYoung has a thorough and devastating review of Rob Bell’s book Love Wins. It’s well worth the read — though it’s lengthy. I read it late last night and I’m still processing it. But here’s a couple paragraphs to chew on and share your comments. “So why do I say Bell is a universalist … More DeYoung’s Review of Bell’s Love Wins
Every few months youth pastors get a promotional box in the mail luring them to jump on the bandwagon of the next big Christian movie, book, conference or concert. Marketing madness bombards you with free promotinal posters, t-shirts, devotionals, bookmarks, bumper stickers. Sadly, the Christian entertainment sub-culture often disappoints. I usually don’t bite. I’m the … More MOVIE REVIEW: To Save A Life (2010)
Jeremy L. Berg 