Books A Review of “A Meal with Jesus” by Tim Chester 10 Apr 2018 It may not look like it, but I love to eat. Food is a wonderful gift and I enjoy it immensely (sometimes too much). I have great memories of amazing…
music This Week’s Good Music 7 Apr 2018 Here's this week's playlist, with a special emphasis upon nostalgia: 1. "Mrs. Hippopotamuses' " by Relient K Matt Thiessen sings, "There's nothing better than knowing where you come from." I…
Uncategorized Next Week 6 Apr 2018 Don't miss these posts and more next week at Pastor Dave Online: 1. A Review of A Meal with Jesus by Tim Chester One of the most amazing, challenging, inspiring, and…
Trauma Jesus and Trauma (Part 2) 5 Apr 2018 What must the disciples have felt like in the immediate aftermath of the crucifixion? It's hard for me to even comprehend the shock they surely must have felt. Jesus, after…
Reformation The Reformation Context (Part 1) 4 Apr 2018 I once heard church historian Timothy George describe the setting of the Reformation with the immortal words of Charles Dickens: It was the best of times, it was the worst…
Books A Review of “Love to Eat, Hate to Eat” by Elyse Fitzpatrick 2 Apr 2018 Because food is such a regular part of life it can make the challenges of an eating disorder more complex and discouraging to navigate. We must eat to live and…
Personal Monthly Love: March 1 Apr 2018 Every month I compile a list of what I loved. That list can include anything: people, places, food, ideas, songs, articles, etc. Here's my list of favorites for March 2018:…
music This Week’s Good Music 31 Mar 201831 Mar 2018 This week's playlist represent an anticipation of Easter Sunday: 1. "Death Has Lost Its Sting" by Sojourn This is one of my favorite worship songs of all time. Bluesy, theological…
Trauma Jesus and Trauma (Part 1) 30 Mar 201830 Mar 2018 Traumatic experiences upend a world. Life as it once was has come to a crashing halt and those who suffer from trauma find themselves questioning everything. One of those things…
Reformation Interpreting the Reformation: The Role of Theology 28 Mar 2018 Understanding the motivations of historical people is never easy. It's not easy because, of course, understanding motives of anyone (even ourselves) is complex. It's also difficult because the passage of…