A little over a week ago Newsweek released an article discussing “the growing controversy over military chaplains using the armed forces to spread the Word.” I have heard that chaplaincy in the military has been forced to take on a more postmodern, pluralistic flavor (though I confess that I know little about military chaplains). Gone [...]
Archive > June 2009
The Word 6.28.09
This is an encouraging passage from Colossians on how we should live as representatives of the true gospel.
Colossians 4:2-6 (ESV)
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of [...]
Homes for $100
If you have $100, major renovating skills, and the will to take on a long term project then Detroit may be the place for you. Here’s a great story about a few couples who were able to purchase homes in run down areas of Detroit for ridiculously cheap amounts with the desire to not only [...]
Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the Future of Denominationalism
It looks like my alma mater, Union University, is putting together another great conference. It will address key issues within the Southern Baptist Convention as well as broader evangelicalism. The lineup includes Duane Litfin, Michael Lindsay, Timothy George, Albert Mohler, Ed Stetzer, Danny Akin, Ray Van Neste, and many more. The cost is $85 and [...]
Confidence In God’s Transcendence
I just started a study on Tuesday nights with some guys at my church reading through A Basic Christian Theology by A.J. Conyers. It has been encouraging to see the guys, some of whom had never really picked up a theology book of this nature, commit to building a theology of their own based upon [...]
The Monday Muse: Parable of the Wedding Feast
Yesterday I posted Matthew 22:1-14 concerning the parable of the wedding feast. I recently heard someone interpret this passage in a way that I had never heard before. It was stated that free will is demonstrated here since the king’s invitation can be rejected. From here the invitation is given to all people, not just [...]
The Word 6.21.09
Here’s a passage that I have been thinking about quite a bit over the last two weeks. I won’t say any more right now since I have plans for this passage in our Monday Muse. In the meantime, chew on this.
Matthew 22:1-14 (ESV)
22:1 And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom [...]
Wimbledon Minus Nadal
Wimbledon kicks off on Monday without a defending champion. Rafael Nadal announced today that he will be pulling out of Wimbledon because of tendinitis in his knees. I know how difficult it can be to try to play tennis with tendinitis having dealt with it in my elbow during my college days. Needless to say, [...]
House of Heroes Deal
If you are a rocker and like the band House of Heroes, you can download their latest album The End Is Not The End from Amazon for $1.99. On second thought, for that price you should download it regardless of whether you know their music or not. They are worth checking out. And for those [...]
Addressing Concerns in the Church
Kevin DeYoung wrote an excellent post today giving advice to people who may be concerned that their church is becoming emergent. Though Kevin addresses the concerns in respect to the emergent church, he lays out a progression of points that should be generally considered and applied when dealing with any issue of disagreement in the [...]
