Posted in Good Stuff, music on Sep 29th, 2009
There is a balance that many cannot strike when it comes to fully realizing and declaring our depraved nature, yet viewing this plight with optimism. Jason Gray, in his new album “Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue” strikes this balance. The consistent theme running through this album is that Jason is a sinner being healed. The [...]
Posted in Books, Good Stuff on Sep 17th, 2009
Back when we were dating, my wife introduced me to a singer-songwriter by the name of Andrew Peterson. I was instantly a fan of this gifted musician who was able to tell a story in song with melody and lyrics that actually made the story line better than if it were just told by a talented storyteller. [...]
Posted in Good Stuff, Life on Aug 6th, 2009
Well, the other night we visited my sister Ruth and met my newest nephew, Javien Christian. What a cutey…I meant the baby! Congratulations, Ruth and Wil.
Posted in Good Stuff on Aug 3rd, 2009
Some good friends of ours, Clint and Angie, are asking for help in moving one step closer to a long-time desire they have to adopt a little girl from China. Here’s how you can help.
Posted in Good Stuff, Quotes, Theology on Jun 19th, 2009
“For me, Christianity is not something you can grasp, it’s what changes how you grasp everything.” Peter Rollins (in an interview at Calvin College)
Posted in Good Stuff, Life on May 30th, 2009
Posted in Books, Good Stuff on May 28th, 2009
This week, while on vacation, I finished Walter Wangerin’s book “Ragman and Other Cries of Faith,” which is a collection of stories and parables from his life. It is one of those books which I was saddened to read the final sentence and close the cover because I so enjoyed the experience of being pulled [...]
Posted in Good Stuff, Life, links on May 11th, 2009
…is my first day as a part-time missionary with H*VMI. Eventually, I’ll be full-time, but support-raising in this economy has been slow. So please pray for people to partner with us in this mission. I am SO excited to finally get started!
Posted in Faith, Good Stuff, Poetry on Apr 9th, 2009
I’ve got good news. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. I’ve got good news. God sees your worth, He counted the cost. I’ve got good news. He gave up His life, while alive and on the cross. I’ve got good news. They laid God’s corpse in a borrowed tomb. I’ve got good [...]
Posted in Good Stuff on Apr 6th, 2009
Lindsay captured this shot of the rainbow on Friday.
