What can we learn from other cultures? For some time conservative evangelicals point to the decline in church attendance in Europe as reason to avoid perceived cultural and ecclesial mistakes. Attempts to avoid what someone else faces without properly understanding their culture is risky at best and culturally arrogant … Continue reading
Read MoreMichael Spencer offered a link over at the Boar’s Head Tavern to this Fred Craddock piece from 2003. I heard Fred Craddock at a preaching conference in Chicago last may. He offered a great message on the Parable of the Lost Son. I could not help but think … Continue reading
Read MoreIf you have read for long you may know one of my favorite televisions series is Grey’s Anatomy. Some may find this odd for a pastor. Since the early days of this show I have been intrigued at the ways in which contemporary culture has been portrayed, critiqued … Continue reading
Read MoreBob Hyatt wrote this pieceafter reading the Liturgy of Humility.
(Thanks to Tommie for the pic.)
… Continue reading Read MorePrayer for Humility
From the desire to be esteemed,
Deliver us, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved by all…
From the desire to be honored …
From the desire to
Denny Crane … Walk the Line … and the narrative that changes everything …
“Denny Crane,” blurts William. I admit it a leap from Captain of the Starship Enterprise to Crane of “Crane, Poole & Schmidt.” Denny really believes the mention of his name stirs fear in opposing counsel, awe in potential clients and longing in all women. He can be a cad … Continue reading
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