grasp
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)
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the tale of the least of these
Posted in Faith, Missional, Parables, Theology on Jun 12th, 2009
There was a man who heard of a rabbi whose teaching carried weight and authority far surpassing the other teachers of the day. The man was intrigued by the growing reputation of this carpenter turned itinerant teacher. The first-hand stories of miracles and rumors of provocative teachings piqued his interest. And so he set out [...]
a great story
Posted in Faith, Good Stuff, Theology, Worship on Feb 18th, 2009
Michelle’s cousin is a missionary abroad ministering with her husband to the street kids in their community. She shared this story with the family in her last email. I asked her if I could share it, and she said I could, but asked me not to reveal her location or the name of the young [...]
Salt enhances a dish. We’ve all heard people say, “This needs salt.” It doesn’t mean the dish is bad. It merely means that an additional few grains of salt will bring out the flavor even better. A great chef may have a myriad of herbs and spices. But they always have salt handy. [...]
Our God is the creator of diamonds. He puts pressure on carbon for thousands of years, producing this beautiful and valuable stone. Although, we know that the same God who turned water into the best of wines could certainly form a diamond with a word in an instant; yet He continues to use the wonders [...]
So often when we think of the Lord as our Provider, we immediately think of Him meeting our physical needs. But the title of Jehovah-Jirah carries with much more than the provision of finances to pay our bills and put food in our pantry. In a time of life that is quite frenzied, our [...]
just a roast beef sandwich
Posted in Faith, Missional, Religion, Theology 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 [...]