Pentecost Sunday will be observed by many Christian congregations around the world. Here are some thoughts on two of the texts for this coming Sunday. In a world full of words sometimes we are speechless and it is the breath of God, the Spirit of God that gives life to our senses.
Monthly Archives: May 2009
CPM’s, Church Planting Degree, Biblical Seminary
Intersecting praxis and theory. Recent trends point up the value and need for Church Planting Movements. Ed Stetzer regularly talks about the subject. Often young adults who would like to plant a church and pursue theological education must make a difficult decision. Delay the impulse to plant a church and go to seminary or delay [...]
Nancy Steps Out of Retirement – Offers a (Not so much) Apology
Sometimes people use the phrase “insider baseball” to refer conversations requiring a special context. However, some may be able to appreciate Nancy’s “coming out of retirement” post at SBC TooDazed. Whether or not you knew anything about the weekend events on a couple of SBC blogs, you likely do know about “non-apologies.” In the spirit [...]
N.T. Wright on Chalke and Atonement
I shared a conversation with N.T. Wright a couple of years ago. We talked about this matter then. I am glad to see this clarification. Some will still not be satisfied. But, some will have to find another whipping post when it comes to Chalke and the atonement.
(HT: Bob Robinson)
Loving Others, Loving God – Some of Us
After attending his “home” church, Brian wrote this song. Really enjoyed the lyrics.
Sent -Thoughts from the Edge
Discussion and debate around climate change turns on the effects these changes have on human beings and the environment itself. It is allergy season and regardless of the big changes, pollen changes everthing. We will look for allergy medicine for those watery eyes, itchy throats and runny noses. If you are like me, you may [...]
Brewin on “Bad Faith”
Kester Brewin considers Sarte’s description of “bad faith.” Moving to either facticity or transcendence fails to grasp Jesus critique. Go to this post and Brewin has all four posts linked together.
Naked and Unashamed
I remember Joe Myers talking about the language we use to describe the goal of small groups – intimacy. When considering a definition, Joe offered, “naked and unashamed.” Now no one really wants everyone walking around naked and unahsamed. Well almost everyone. The thing is, in this definition Joe was pointing out how very difficult [...]
David Fitch – When They Will Not Come
David Fitch is offering his thoughts on the subject, “When They Will Not Come.” Here is the impetus for the posts,
When They Will Not Comeâ? (WTWNC) names the social dilemma of the church in post Christendom when we can no longer assume non-Christians will come to church even when they are seeking God. This new [...]
