Posted in Theology, Religion, Faith, Missional on Jun 12th, 2008
Last night, on our way home after doing some running around, we opted to stop in at Arbys to grab a few sandwiches and fries. We definitely capitalized on the 5 for $6.95 deal. The gentleman next to us approached the cash register. The kid asked him if he could help him.
The customer responded, […]
I can’t not post this link.
Really good stuff.
HT: Rick Frueh & CRN
As I’ve been working on my second paper for my NT Survey course, I’ve noticed several constant themes in a number of the Pauline epistles. Paul’s consistently takes time in the beginning of each epistle to write encouragement and thanksgiving to the recipients of his letters. And he is not merely buttering them up, or […]
This link reminded me of a story Mike Morby shared with Dan Fisher and me a few years ago in our Bible study. It’s an illustration that has always stuck with me. Mike was (and probably still is) a huge Joe Focht fan. Mr. Focht told of a man who was painting his house. As he […]
Posted in Theology on Apr 7th, 2008
As I’ve been studying the years leading up to Jesus’ initial arrival on this earth, I’ve been struck by the fact that the philosophies of the Greek and Roman cultures did not answer the questions and yearnings that plagued humanity. Even they were searching for something more. Jesus met that longing in His advent. He […]
Posted in Theology on Mar 28th, 2008
Throughout history, the oral and written traditions and scriptures of the Hebrew culture and of God’s dealings with His children were maintained. In spite of the fact that they were dispersed, the scriptures were preserved. Their dispersion, or “disapora,” is as varied as one could ever imagine. It starts with Adam and Eve’s banishment from […]
“Jesus said unto them, ‘If ye seek me, let these go their way.’”
(John 18.8 KJV)
“Mark, my soul, the care which Jesus manifested even in His hour of trial, towards the sheep of His hand! The ruling passion is strong in death. He resigns Himself to the enemy, but He interposes a word of power to […]
Recently, I’ve been in conversation with some dear brothers over a sermon preached on Palm Sunday by Kim Fabricius found here. It’s clear that this brief sermon struck a chord in some and struck a nerve in others.
Part of the wrestling match that some are going through is the graphic nature and language the pastor […]
The book of Hosea is full of graphic language of the LORD’s displeasure and wrath over the nation of Israel’s wayward behavior. And yet, at the end of the book, the LORD gives this counsel to His rebellious children, “Take with you words and return to the LORD; say to him, ‘Take away all iniquity…’”
Too often, […]
The end of the book of Job is not the end of Job. I just wish there were a Job part two. He was already a man who was known for his wise counsel. I would imagine after this ordeal people would travel long distances to hear his wisdom.
Lessons learned through suffering are not only […]
