>A friend of mine recommended a book called Myths America Lives By. The title brought to mind a 20/20 episode I saw years ago by John Stossel called 'Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity'. I don't think the book and Stossel's reports have much in common except the word 'Myth' in the title and that both … Continue reading >False Beliefs can Kill
>Jesus Made in America, part 2
>In chapter three of Nichol's book, Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ, he explores the Jesus of the nineteenth century, focusing our attentions on the different portraits of Jesus that emerged on the frontier, in the parlors of Victorian culture, on the battlefields of Civil … Continue reading >Jesus Made in America, part 2
>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
God Entranced 