Uncategorized Why So Cynical? 14 Jun 201215 Jun 2012 I've always thought of myself as annoyingly positive. Maybe, in reality, I was a complete pessimist, but I at least never knew it. As I look back over my childhood,…
Asides… Hipster Hymns 13 Jun 2012 Some interesting hymns from the Hipster Hymnal: "Jesus" by The Welcome Wagon "Rock of Ages" by Page CXVI
Culture… A Theology of Sex: The Porn Problem 13 Jun 201214 Jun 2012 I have a growing fear that nearly all sex and sexuality are dominated by pornography. Whether in or outside of marriage I suspect that all sex and sexuality are viewed through…
Counseling… “Lord, Kill Me Now”: Jonah’s Depression 12 Jun 201213 Jun 2012 In his book Christians Get Depressed Too author David Murray writes: My choice of title...is intended to oppose and correct a very common Christian response to Christians suffering from depression:…
Asides… For the Reading Dad 11 Jun 2012 Some Father's Day books for that father who loves to read: 1) Family Worship: In the Bible, In History, and In Your Home by Donald S. Whitney This is a…
Books 2012 Book Recap 11 Jun 201212 Jun 2012 Due to a wedding and some work related responsibilities I was unable to finish my anticipated book for the week. So in lieu of its absence I have posted here…
Uncategorized Next Week 8 Jun 201211 Jun 2012 Here's what you don't want to miss next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1) A review of Message in a Body by Joseph Afunso An ex-hippie who decides to follow…
Asides… This Week’s Good Reads 8 Jun 20128 Jun 2012 Interesting stuff to read from around the web this weekend: 1) "Statement on Calvinism Draws Approval, Criticism" by Michael Foust This article explains that a faction within the Southern Baptist…
Culture… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 35): A Theology of Culture (Part 2) 7 Jun 20128 Jun 2012 Culture Defined The 19th century author Matthew Arnold defined culture as, “the pursuit of our total perfection by means of getting to know, on all the matters which most concern…
Asides… Hipster Hymns 6 Jun 2012 Feeling like a blues worship weekend, enjoy these hymns: "Lord, I Just Can't Keep From Cryin'" by The Barr Brothers "Crippled Soul" by Sojourn Music