I recently worked through Jean Twenge’s Generation Me. (Thanks to Scot McKnight for the recommendation.) To quote the subtitle, it explains “why today’s young Americans are more confident, assertive, entitled–and more miserable than ever before.” It was a great read and the information in it has a huge impact on how somebody like me goes […]
Archives for 2009
I Once Was Lost: Seeking After God
I’ve been sporadically blogging through I Once Was Lost, by Everts and Schaupp. They work through five thresholds postmodern skeptics usually cross on their way to faith in Jesus. I summarized them in a previous post and we looked at the first three thresholds here and here and here. The fourth threshold is that skeptics […]
September 2, 2009 by 1 Comment
I Once Was Lost: Opening Up to Change
In I Once Was Lost, Everts and Schaup unpack five thresholds postmodern skeptics usually cross on their way to faith in Jesus. I summarized them in a previous post and we looked at the first two thresholds here and here. The third threshold is that skeptics must be open to change in their lives. The […]
August 12, 2009 by 1 Comment
Why I Don’t Like August
For many years now, the month of August has been my least favorite. Here’s why: 1. The brightness of summer-come-upon-us in June is now dingy and dull.2. I’m tired of the heat.3. Our vacations usually happen in July. Winter vacations are months away. Not much to look forward to in between.4. Pre-season football is a […]
August 11, 2009 by 5 Comments
I Once Was Lost: Becoming Curious
In I Once Was Lost, Everts and Schaup unpack five thresholds postmodern skeptics usually cross on their way to faith in Jesus. I summarized them in a previous post and we looked at the first threshold, trusting a Christian, here. The second threshold is that the skeptic must become curious about Jesus. Just because a […]
July 30, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Transformation Guaranteed
In a recent post, I described my experience with crossfit and the difference it’s made in my life. I’m not alone in this. I’ve seen plenty of people cautiously step into a crossfit gym, give it a try, and have something powerful awakened within them. At the end of the post, I said that I’ve […]
July 28, 2009 by 7 Comments
Town Lake Trail
One of my favorite things about Austin is the ample running trails. Since we’ve moved here I’ve run at Brushy Creek and Walnut Creek several times. On Saturday, I drove south to Town Lake, parked under the Mopac bridge, and ran the loop around the lake. It’s a little over 10 miles. The first hour […]
July 27, 2009 by 1 Comment
One Year Later
The first picture was taken on July 18, 2008. The second was taken exactly one year later. Today, I’m in better shape, have more energy and confidence, and feel ready for just about anything life throws at me. One year ago I was burned out, depressed, and stuck in a coffin-sized rut. What brought about […]
July 20, 2009 by 14 Comments
I Used to be a Preacher
I used to be a preacher. My week was dominated by the sermon. I’d study for it on Tuesday. Make notes about on Wednesday. Write it out on Thursday. Revise it on Friday. Get nervous about it on Saturday. Preach it Sunday. Question it on Monday. Then start it all over again. I followed that […]
July 15, 2009 by 14 Comments
I Once Was Lost: Building Trust
In I Once Was Lost, Everts and Schaup unpack five thresholds postmodern skeptics usually cross on their way to faith in Jesus. I summarized them in a previous post. The first of these thresholds is that the skeptic must come to trust a Christian. We live in an era of distrust. We no longer trust […]
July 14, 2009 by 1 Comment
Telling Stories, Asking Questions, Learning Lessons