Tag: sin

GARBAGE DAY 3 – Ooh, What’s That Smell?

March 5, 2012

Garbage is simply that which goes to waste. It has no positive value, serves no meaningful purpose and is therefore good only to be discarded or burned up. When we let our trash overflow with useless waste, the mess only inhibits the freedom and joy the “abundant life” (John 10:10) wants to give us. Waste gets in the way, it smells up the house, and detracts us from the beautiful, rightly ordered life God has made us for…. … More GARBAGE DAY 3 – Ooh, What’s That Smell?

MOVIE REVIEW: The Book of Eli (2010)

January 27, 2010

<Envelope Please> “And the winner for the grayest, grimmest, most violent post-apocalyptic thriller of 2010 involving the Bible goes to…..The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington.” <Applause>  This movie is not for the light-hearted or weak-stomached.  This movie paints a very dark picture of humanity in all it’s unfettered barbarism: rape, dismemberment, pillaging and survival of … More MOVIE REVIEW: The Book of Eli (2010)

A Powerful Collision: God, Bible, Authority & Narrative 3

September 4, 2009

How does this narrative approach then change the way Christians understand and relate to God and the Bible? Let’s look briefly at a narrative understanding of God, the fall, saving faith and evangelism. 1. A Narrative Understanding of God. The particular plot line reveals a lot about the heart and character of the Author. Therefore, in our … More A Powerful Collision: God, Bible, Authority & Narrative 3

Neo-Tribalism & the Tower of Babel – Part 3

May 23, 2009

The previous post sought to show how the biblical narrative paints an ideal picture of human flourishing which echoes the same longings the Neo-Tribalist philosophy emphasize.  The point: So far, Christians can find much common ground with the aims of neo-tribalism.  Today, however, I want to highlight where the biblical story diverges from the neo-tribalist … More Neo-Tribalism & the Tower of Babel – Part 3

Neo-Tribalism & the Tower of Babel – Part 2

May 21, 2009

In part 1, I introduced the socio-economic philosophy of Neo-Tribalism. Wikapedia further adds that Data has pointed to a general breakdown in the social structure of modern civilization due to more frequent moves for economic reasons, longer commutes and a lack of emphasis in the media narrative on the desirability of strong friendships and community … More Neo-Tribalism & the Tower of Babel – Part 2