Wow, it’s been forever since I (we) blogged – it’s a shame too because we’ve done a lot of cool stuff this summer. I did want to post some sermons that have been posted online. I’ve had the opportunity to preach 4 times at two churches. Here are some of the things I’ve spoke on. [...]
I’ve been getting into conversations with several parents in the past week about facebook. Here are some good reminders from my friends at the Gospel and Culture Project – I copied some of the bullet points, but the whole article is worth reading: First, here are nine ways not to use Facebook : 1. Don’t [...]
Tonight at youth group we’re talking about fear. I found some good thoughts in Ed Welch’s book, Running Scared. Fear is speaking and we should listen… There is a logic – a language – to fear and anxiety, just as there is to most emotions. Anger says “You are wrong.” Embarrassment or shame says, “I [...]
Hit: a time to tear down | A Time to Build Up Disagreement is what happens in scholarship. If disagreement were a barometer of truth, only those in power would ever be deemed correct. This criterion lends itself to selective application, which I find rooted in the cult of the personality. To appeal to well-known [...]
I spoke at Dix Hills on October 5th. I gave a talk about story and identity. Check it out here Three Stories about Hebrews: Some of you who read this blog remember that I gave a similar talk at Integrity Fellowship. I love the idea that Jesus was victorious in same points where Israel failed [...]
