Well, glad that's over. My foray into country music lasted 24hrs, which is about 25hrs too long. I did stumble upon this very amusing song though, and it got me to a thinkin about all those imprecatory psalms you read by David and others. Before I offer some thoughts, listen and laugh. https://www.youtube.com/embed/atBg9zLI2bA Jaron's prayer is tame … Continue reading “Pray for You,” Jaron and the Long Road to Love
Lord, Restore my Simplicity
This week I'm praying a new prayer for myself - "Jesus, restore my simplicity." It's not a prayer about being to materialistic (though I'm sure I am) or too busy (I know I am). No, this is a prayer about my faith. Restore the child-likeness of my faith, restore the ability to be amazed without … Continue reading Lord, Restore my Simplicity
Best of 2012
Two Thousand and Twelve...the calender only has a few more days on it - but enough to go out and pick up copies of the best albums, books or movies. Here's some of my favorites: Books (read in 2012, not necessarily published in 2012) Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church, Todd … Continue reading Best of 2012
Two Very Different ‘O Come’ Songs
Take a moment and listen to these two wonderful Christmas songs.David Crowder Band, "O Come O Come Emmanuel" https://www.youtube.com/embed/FKe0IbdI87g Justin McRoberts, "Come all ye Faithful" (you're lucky, I almost posted the Stryper version of his carol!) https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xg_A7Y5Bmis These two songs were a part of the last Connexion of the fall semester when Bob preached the … Continue reading Two Very Different ‘O Come’ Songs
Is God Schizophrenic?
Is God schizophrenic? I believe a lot of the debate about whether science conflicts with Scripture can be boiled down, from a Christian perspective, to this question.Both nature, which is the scientists realm of exploration, and the Bible are God's speech, God's word. One is more general and the other more specific (special), but both … Continue reading Is God Schizophrenic?
God Entranced 