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
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 