The Pharisees are looking to discredit Jesus and his ministry at every turn. Who is this obscure rabbi who preaches the coming of the kingdom of heaven, heals the sick, and raises the dead? Jesus is trampling on their territory. He is removing the power and control that the Pharisees have enjoyed for so long [...]
Archive > October 2009
Irish Lose to USC…Again
Well…I had to endure another excruciating loss to USC today. This year’s game lived up to the hype. Notre Dame was more than capable of winning and it showed in the 4th quarter. The talent gap has been closed between the two schools due to Weis’s recruiting efforts. This team has made huge strides this [...]
Evangelism Advice From A Non-Christian
This is an interview conducted for a sermon series at The Journey. (Facebookers can view the video here.)
What do you think? Is he right? And should we take advice on evangelism from non-believers?
(Courtesy of Rethink Mission)
Living on the Front Porch
Here is a couple that embodies what it means to live out the gospel. They have become advocates for many people in imitation of Christ’s advocacy for us before the Father. It is certainly a challenge to me…to feel the burden of the gospel and its implications.
If you can’t see this video (for Facebookers), click [...]
The Monday Muse: Seminary or Not?
I have had several discussions with people about this subject. For young aspiring pastors coming out of college, seminary is seen as the next logical step toward overseeing a church their own. Seminary is seen by many people as the training ground for pastors. Places like the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary or Trinity Evangelical Divinity [...]
The Word 10.4.09
There are several interesting aspects to this passage. John sends his disciples to find out if Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus says that the non-offended are the people who are blessed. His statement assumes that there will be some people who will be offended by his works and message. It affirms the divisiveness of the [...]
