Books… Longterm Thankfulness: A Review of “Mayflower” by Nathaniel Philbrick 21 Nov 201122 Nov 2011 54 years after the first Thanksgiving the Pilgrims and the Natives were engaged in one of the most devastating wars in American History. King Philip's War was "more than twice…
Asides… Ed Stetzer’s Review of “What is the Mission of the Church” 16 Nov 201116 Nov 2011 I am glad that Dr. Stetzer has added his voice to this discussion, here is his critical review. He picks up on some of my own frustrations with the work,…
Asides… Ed Stetzer on “What is the Mission of the Church?” 14 Nov 2011 I know I am a nerd but I confess I have been waiting anxiously for Ed Stetzer to weigh in on the discussion surrounding Greg Gilbert and Kevin DeYoung's book…
Atonement… Right, Wright, and In-Between: A Review of “Simply Jesus” by N.T. Wright 14 Nov 201115 Nov 2011 I hate the way some people use the word "new". Whether it's a band promoting a "new" sound, or a college student talking about a "new" kind of rebellion, I…
Books… What Business is Learning from the Church: A Review of “Brains On Fire” by Phillips, Church, Cordell, and Jones 7 Nov 20118 Nov 2011 "It comes down to trust. And people don't trust your company; people trust people. People they know. People whose opinions and recommendations they seek out and have faith in" (xiv).…
Asides… Currently Reading 5 Nov 2011 Here's what I am currently reading, share with me what you're reading. Brains on Fire: Igniting Powerful, Sustainable, Word of Mouth Movements by Robbin Phillips, Greg Cordell, Geno Church, and…
Asides… The STORY 2 Nov 2011 If you spend any time whatsoever at Pastor Dave Online you will find that I am passionate about the Word of God, and I love serving on staff at a…
Books Arriving At Our Destination : A Review of “The King Jesus Gospel” by Scot McKnight 31 Oct 20111 Nov 2011 I was lost. It was now the third time that I had left DC and was driving out towards Arlington. I had missed my exit again! I knew where I…
Asides… Tim Keller on The Mission of The Church 25 Oct 201125 Oct 2011 Justin Taylor highlighted two quotes from Keller's Generous Justice on how he views the mission of the church. I appreciate the nuance that Keller gives to it, to speak of…
Books… Behind the Good News: A Review of “The Deep Things of God” by Fred Sanders 24 Oct 201125 Oct 2011 Like discovering that Linkin Park doesn't make good music, there are certain moments when we realize that it gets better! Fred Sanders wants us to see how much better it…