Assumptions undermine conversations. In fact many times presuppositions not only inhibit talking with one another, but also bring anything resembling dialogue to a complete halt. I recently sent a letter to our church community suggesting we consider, "Where we are going?" in light of Jesus going to Jerusalem, Calvary … Continue reading
How we see the world matters. Apologists point up the competing "worldviews" in an effort to both educate people "in the church" and reason with those "outside the church." A person may register for an academy to help them live out of a "biblical worldview." Whose "biblical worldview" do … Continue reading
A retiring school Superintendent once told me, "You cannot overcome heredity and environment." He expressed frustration in attempting to work with young people whose parents and social context distracted them from learning. How could educators expect to impact students who spend more time in adverse conditions? Countless parents asserted … Continue reading
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A commenter on my brother’s blog suggested his mention of Ed Stetzer would give a nice bump to his site traffic. We recently joked with Ed about this blogworld phenomenon. Could be the reason I titled this post as I did. 🙂 You should read Paul’s two posts on … Continue reading
Cordiality, Destinations and the pastoral pitfalls …
Read MoreMy mentor once quipped, "You are too nice." His reference did not imply the need to learn how to be "mean." Too often we assume the wrong opposite. Certainly context helps determine what may be meant. Hauerwas and Willimon refer to the same condition my mentor noted as "cordiality." … Continue reading