>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
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>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
>Counterfeit Gods, part 4
>We live in a 'culture of greed', and as such, says Keller, we are often blind to our own greed. I absolutely agree. He comments,"Once you are able to afford to live in a particular neighborhood, send you children to its schools, and participate in its social life, you will find yourself surrounded by quite … Continue reading >Counterfeit Gods, part 4
>Ouch Mr. Hart, that Hurt
>DG Hart posted his Old Life blog today:"Reformed Protestants are generally dismissive (or worse) of prosperity gospels. They know, at least intuitively, that suffering is part of the Christian life and that calculating God’s favor on the basis of material well being is not good theology...And yet, when Reformed Protestants pray, or at least when … Continue reading >Ouch Mr. Hart, that Hurt
God Entranced 