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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.

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 us […]

A Theology of Food Part 4

So why does food play such a central role in the Bible?
Because we can’t live without it.
Why does Jesus describe himself in terms of food from heaven?
Because we can’t really live without him.
It’s no accident that God embeds so much meaning and significance in an everyday object that we can’t live without. […]

A Theology of Food Part 3

Food plays a major role in Jesus’ life and ministry.
In the wilderness, Jesus is tempted by Satan to turn stones into bread. Jesus refuses and quotes Deuteronomy 8:3. For his first miracle, Jesus turns water into wine. He won’t turn stones into bread, but he will turn water into wine. I […]

A Theology of Food Part 2

In Scripture, food points to the gracious provision of God.
Genesis 1:29-30 (NIV)
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all […]

A Theology of Food

Despite what those who jumped the gun back in October might have us believe, this week is the official start of the Holiday Eating Season. Researchers estimate that the average American gains one pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.. I take pride in being above average in this regard.
Let’s forget […]