Church History… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 32): Keeping the Fundamentals (Part 11) 1 Mar 201225 Sep 2012 We've been discussion for a few posts now three values: individualism, rebellion, and progressiveness. All three are really intertwined. Rebellion and progressiveness are really symptoms of the desire for selfish distinction. And the…
Theology Developing Theological Humility 29 Feb 20121 Mar 2012 Humility comes naturally to none of us. I remember once bragging about reading a book on humility...clearly I hadn't finished it at that point. We are naturally proud people, and…
Theology The Importance of Theological Humility 28 Feb 201229 Feb 2012 I should have been locked-up! I had only recently started studying theology, and had quickly become enamored with it. I read old theologians and new ones. I poured over printed…
Asides… The Church and the Cultural Challenge 27 Feb 20122 Mar 2012 The Gospel Coalition is doing a series on the current challenges facing the church. They have invited a number of theologians to proffer their thoughts on the subject and it…
Books… There’s Too Much To Care About: A Review of “7” by Jen Hatmaker 27 Feb 201228 Feb 2012 There are so many things that Christians are "supposed" to care about that sometimes, I confess, it's hard. I mean we're supposed to protest abortion, care about creation, feed the…
Asides… This Week’s Good Reads 24 Feb 201224 Feb 2012 If you're looking for something good to read here's my recommendations from this week: 1) "The Forgotten Influence of Martin Luther" by John Starke I am a Luther fanatic. I…
Uncategorized Next Week 24 Feb 201227 Feb 2012 Here's what you don't want to miss next week: 1) A review of 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker I've really enjoyed reading this book. Jen has a…
Hipsters… A Theology for Hipsters (Part 31): Keeping the Fundamentals (Part 10) 23 Feb 201224 Feb 2012 I've always been a bit of a rebel; just ask my parents. They have the scars to prove I was their most difficult child. Rebellion is often a sign of…
Asides… Why I am Celebrating Lent (Part 1) 22 Feb 2012 The Christian church has long taught that repentance, rededication, and sacrifice are to be part of the regular make up of the Christian life. That being the case, I am…
Asides… Blog Wars 22 Feb 2012 I am thrilled to have been able to write a piece for Echo Hub this week. In resposne to a recent article I did for Christ and Pop Culture I…
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