>Song (s) of the Week

>I don't know why, but last week I was a little sentimental. It don't happen often! I kept thinking about the times we'd go visit my grandparents in Detroit. We didn't do it often, but I have great memories of going to the batting cages just down the road, of the family reunions at the … Continue reading >Song (s) of the Week

>Jesus Made in America, by Stephen Nichols, pt. 1

>Stephen Nichols book,Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ, is one that I'll call a 'must read', and I haven't read a 'must read' in quite some time. The books easy style, wit, insight and obvious desire for reform make it well worth the investment of … Continue reading >Jesus Made in America, by Stephen Nichols, pt. 1

>Great Biblical Themes in 1 Kings 8

>Monday morning I was reading 1 Kings 8 and was struck by what an wonderfully rich chapter it is (see also 2 Chronicles 6). Many of the Bibles great themes are evident here. Let me just highlight a few of them.1. God's presence with his people. As Dr. Magary pointed out, this is one of … Continue reading >Great Biblical Themes in 1 Kings 8

>Counterfeit Gods, part 5

>Chapter four, "The Seduction of Success" was challenging, even if at points it seemed to rehash ideas from the previous chapters. In this chapter, Keller asserts that as we become successful, we also tend to become more self reliant (I've certainly seen that in my own life and ministry). Success can also lead to a … Continue reading >Counterfeit Gods, part 5

>Song of the Week

>I've been reading a fantastic (depressing at times, but always insightful) book by Stephen Nichols Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Expect a full review in a day or two, but chapter five 'Jesus on Vinyl' is a devastating critique of the Christology of the … Continue reading >Song of the Week