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Scot McKnight would enjoy my day today. Wind and weather in the Windy City. Here in flyover country it will be unseasonably warm with light winds. All that to say, Scot might be tempted to a round of golf were he here. And, I’d pay.

We are on our way to a round this morning. As it turns out, my quarterly round of golf. Or so it seemsIf if you cannot get out and enjoy the weather, click over and read Scot’s recent book recommendation. The timing is interesting given the varied reactions to Rachel Held Evans recent book.

If you have not read Scot’s book, The Blue Parakeet, this might be a good time to pick it up.

Was it Isaiah or Malachi? Maybe it was from Exodus, Malachi, and Isaiah. What does the Gospel text for the Second Sunday in Advent (Mark 1:1-8) have to do with Scot McKnight’s recent foray into eboo[more]
Stina Busman described David Fitch's project in The End of Evangelicalism as "impressive." But, that does not imply a wholesale endorsement. David would not want ti that way. Instead, he would invite [more]
What about the future of Evangelicalism? Recently Trevin Wax suggested in the early days of the Conservative Resurgence in the Southern Baptist Convention high profile Evangelicals lent their weight i[more]
In my days as a youth minister, limited as they were, I recall working with Scott hosting the late Larry Norman. The edgy controversial "Father of Christian Rock" offered some interesting lyrics and s[more]

Category Archives: Books

The Orthodox Heretic and Other Impossible Tales

I read about this forthcoming book and immediately planned to own it. Several of the parables/tales found in this new book by Peter Rollins are available on YouTube. Today my copy arrived in the mail courtesy of Paraclete Press. The one I have on order will be given to a friend. I confess that IContinue Reading

Poetically Provocatively Jesus

My friend Barry Tayloris posting in concert with Holy Week. He offers a gem from his reading for the week. If you like poetry then this one is for you. Sometimes the character in the Jesus story that most resembles us is not the impulsive, impetuous Peter. Instead, many times we more resemble Judas. IfContinue Reading

Parables to Make You Go, “Hmmmmm” – Peter Rollins’ new book

I have offered a few posts on Peter Rollins and his two books, How (Not) to Speak of God and The Fidelity of Betrayal. Over the past couple of months I have offered a few videos of him reading a few of the parables to be found in his new work. His next book isContinue Reading

Transforming Theology – Inquiry Accepted

Tripp Fuller offered blog readers an opportunity to participate in the Transforming Theology project. Always ready to read some challenging material I sent an email with my interest. My inquiry was accepted and I received some material by pdf by John Cobb. Then, last week I received Lauren C. Schneider’s Beyond Monotheism: A Theology ofContinue Reading

Stetzer Calls On Baptists to “Get Out More” … Gives Draper the Keyboard

Maybe some will listen. In Southern Baptist life there is likely not a more high profile personality that “gets around” than Ed Stetzer. Sometimes the name dropping is over the top, but underneath it all is a model for “getting out more.” Follow Ed on Twitter and you will need to be in shape toContinue Reading