>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
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>Counterfeit gods, part 3
>So post #3 is about chapter #2, which, so far is the best chapter we've read and discussed in my small group (we've discussed #3 also, but I'm behind in posting).The chapter title is 'Love is not all you need.' Someone tell the hippies! Keller argues that many in our culture have replace God with … Continue reading >Counterfeit gods, part 3
Nanking
I just finished watching the movie Nanking - "the true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands". The film is a combination of real interviews with survivors of the Japanese invasion and occupation of Nanking and actors reading letters and diaries of the foreigners who stayed on to help the … Continue reading Nanking
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
Insights from Green’s ‘Evangelism in the Early Church’, pt. 2
I think I should have explained in Part 1 of this three part series that I have intended these posts on Greens book to be more practical and not a formal review or critique of Green's work. Many have done that and there is probably a fair bit to critique. These posts are more of … Continue reading Insights from Green’s ‘Evangelism in the Early Church’, pt. 2
God Entranced 