I have no idea why but this week I was feeling car nastalgic. So, here's a visual history of all the POS's I've owned since I turned sixteen: 1979 Chevy Vandura: Ok, so mine was blue and had more rust...Have I ever told you how loud this beast was! Coke cans and coat hanger don't … Continue reading A Visual History of My Vehicles
Month: February 2009
Love is Hard Work
This past Sunday I took Caleb to experience Renovo (Connexion's ministry to the homeless community in Bloomington). Actually, it's probably more accurate to say that Caleb took me - he's been asking constantly for about 3 months, ever since the Renovo video was shown in Underground (ECC's kids ministry). After being there for a couple … Continue reading Love is Hard Work
the world of "I & It" vs. the world of "I & You"
We relate to and come to know 'Yous' differently that we relate to and come to know 'Its'. That's one of the points Newbigin makes a strong case for in his discussion of the relation of "Reason, Revelation, and Experience" (The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society). With things we come to know them by dissecting … Continue reading the world of "I & It" vs. the world of "I & You"
Insights from Green’s ‘Evangelism in the Early Church’, pt. 3
I'm going to wrap up this series with this post. There is probably a lot more to glean from this book and I look forward to rereading it sometime down the line. For now though I have many other books I need to get to and think on.The fifth practical/ministry insight I'm taking from Green's … Continue reading Insights from Green’s ‘Evangelism in the Early Church’, pt. 3
two great links on evangelical fadism
I stumbled upon these posts today and since they tie in with my post from yesterday (Insights, pt. 2), I thought I pass them along (doing so as someone who has, in the past, been very guilty carrying on Christian fads).The first, "Evangelical Fads Don't Always Reach Others: Internet Manifesto Calls For More Lasting Relationships" … Continue reading two great links on evangelical fadism
God Entranced 