Episode Archives

Stories, pictures and lost heads …

I listened to an interview this morning. One of the morning shows offered a “breaking story.” This new idiom grew from the “ho-hum” of the news. In order to get your attention while regular programming rolls on, anchors now hope to get your attention off the dog, the inside … Continue reading

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Lifting weights and following Jesus …

“I need a workout partner. Lifting weights alone is not only dangerous, but it is no fun either.” I remember these words about 8 years ago. I met Steve after Tracy worshipped with us one July Sunday. Never thinking we’d show up, Steve expressed surprise as we leaned on … Continue reading

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Inadequate exposition of the Kingdom of God …

I am reading a new book – not that I have finished my other new books I have been reading. Darrell Guder wrote, “The Continuing Conversion of the Church.” In the preface he makes the following statement,

However, it became clear to me (and many others) that … Continue reading

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Manipulaitng to a mutually exclusive position rending dissent unspiritual …

My friend Kent sent me another response to the previously mentioned resolution to the SBC in June. Here is a typical ploy –

Unfortunately, this matter will be responded to by most people with emotion more than reason, with pragmatism more than principle. This is the consequence of the Continue reading

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Surprises, re-connecting and encouragement …

What’s in a day? My wife told me “Happy Birthday” as she woke yesterday morning. Spencer called yesterday to wish me “Happy Birthday.” My west coast friend on his way to the east coast called en route to the airport. We will get to hang out next week in … Continue reading

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