When I saw this clip last night it gave me chills. It also made me feel a little sad.
Archives for 2008
Conspiracy?
The biggest mystery in sports right now is why did the Grizzlies trade Pao Gasol to the Lakers in what appears to be one of the most lopsided trades in NBA history? It makes no sense. Unless the higher ups in the NBA saw the Celtic sun rising in the east and decided it was […]
May 29, 2008 by 5 Comments
Two Problems for Present Day Christianity
1. Present day Christians are not very good at accepting outsiders (sinners who do not follow Jesus). 2. Present day Christians are far too accepting of sinful behavior from insiders (Christians who have been following Jesus long enough to know better). Shouldn’t it be just the opposite? Any thoughts about why this is so?
May 21, 2008 by 23 Comments
I’m in Big Trouble
At our family festival last night, Heather challenged me to a joust. I ended up in big trouble. It was an accident of course. I would never intentionally do anything to get me in such hot water with my beloved. It was a tremendous event by the way.
May 14, 2008 by 17 Comments
Things I Want to Pass on to my Boys
At Garnett today, we did a combo baby dedication/mother’s day celebration. It seemed to fit together really well. I also started a series of teachings where I’m going to interact with UnChristian and They Like Jesus but not the Church. Two very good books that I predict will generate some good discussion and reflection. I […]
May 11, 2008 by 4 Comments
A Good Reading is Better than a Right One Part 2
As a follow up to a previous post let me give one example of how a “good” reading of a text might be better than a “right” reading of one. In order to keep this post short, I’m going to omit some details and paint in broad strokes. Let’s take a look at Matthew 25:31-46. […]
May 7, 2008 by 14 Comments
Read Your Bible!
According to Greg Hawkins and the folks who did the reveal study at Willow Creek, the number one most catalytic spiritual practice for moving people toward Christlikenss is . . . daily Bible reading and reflection.
May 2, 2008 by 9 Comments
A Good Reading is Better than a Right One
Let’s take the following statements out for a walk and see if they bark: Any interpretation of scripture that equips us for Christlikeness is a valid one. I don’t care what your professor told you, there is a difference between a “right” reading of scripture and a “good” reading. Any reading of Scripture that shapes […]
April 30, 2008 by 29 Comments
Back Porch Randomness
I’m sitting on our back porch. Multiple birds are singing competing tunes. Disharmony has never been so lovely. I just finished a nice dinner of grilled chicken, lentils, yellow bell peppers, and guacamole. Heather is painting. The boys have left a bunch of smashed hickory nuts on the concrete. They used my hammer. This is […]
April 29, 2008 by 8 Comments
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons