Theology The Danger of a Disembodied Theology 6 Aug 2014 The Christian faith is an embodied faith. That is to say, we cannot reduce Christianity to a mere spiritual reality with no ramifications for, nor involvement in, our earthliness. If…
Books A Review of “Transformational Groups” by Ed Stetzer and Eric Geiger 5 Aug 2014 Most people think small groups are a good idea; very few people seemed to be engaging in them well. That’s the general conclusion that Ed Stetzer and Eric Geiger have…
Counseling When Responding Biblically in Trials Becomes a Chore 5 Aug 20145 Aug 2014 If obeying Jesus has never felt hard then you’re probably not doing it. The reality of following Christ is that it comes with a cost (Matt. 16:24). That cost is…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 2 Aug 2014 1). "Israel, Gaza, 'Divine Right,' and John Piper" by Matt Smethurst A brilliant piece by Smethurst aimed at helping us wrestle with the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. He points out many of…
Uncategorized Next Week 1 Aug 2014 1) A review of Transformational Church by Ed Stetzer and Eric Geiger Stetzer and Geiger's nationwide research aids them well in offering criticisms and help to churches using small groups.…
Culture… Christian Reflections on Lust, Modesty, and Beauty (Part 4): Modesty Culture 31 Jul 2014 Guys have it easy! My clothing choices, generally, only concern me, and nobody else even worries about what I wear. I have never been asked sew extra buttons on to…
Christ Boasting in Christ: Conclusion 30 Jul 2014 The ego is a strange thing. I find myself happy to boast in the most absurd, juvenile, and pathetic things. When I was younger I boasted about urinating next to Mark Dever…
Counseling He Bore our Sicknesses 29 Jul 201429 Jul 2014 The vandalizing of shalom has brought with it the ravaging of our bodies. We experience in our bodies the effects of the curse of sin on our world. Sickness is…
Books A Review of “On the Grace of God” by Justin Holcomb 28 Jul 2014 The doctrine of grace is what makes Christian theology so distinct among the world religions. Some religions believe in wrath, some in love, some in justice, but Christianity affirms all…
Reading This Weeks Good Reads 26 Jul 2014 Every week I try to compile a list of interesting articles from around the web. I don't always find their content agreeable but I feel compelled to share them. So…
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