Fortuitous Bouncing

2010 July 31

by Tyler

Now that I’ve turned in my post course papers for my summer course, I am officially free from seminary for one month. I try to avoid places in life where I’m not learning so naturally I started looking through my book library to see what I had stashed away to read…nothing. There was nothing. So last night I went to Powell’s and picked up a couple books to read on vacation and during my break. One by Tozer, one by Packer. I always think, better to read something that has stood the test of time, than the latest book hot off the press.

By the way, it has now not rained for over 5 weeks in Portland.

Blogs

Interesting post on good preaching really being about failure. I liked the post a lot more than I thought I would when I started reading.
Did you hear Anne Rice is quitting Christianity? I thought Scot McKnight had a good summary and opinion on the whole thing.
Great post from Mandy on worship leaders being led by the congregation.
Brad Lomenick nails it with his post on what’s in and out in the area of leadership.
One problem with my generation is that we’re often driven by a consumeristic compassion.
Is social media really social?
Great article in the latest CT issue from John Ortberg on the corporate aspect of the Christian faith.
This is long but I was truly blessed by it earlier in the week. What we need in our churches more than anything else? Jesus.

News

Wondering where Budget Travel says the world’s best street food is? Portland.
If you’re a coward, I have a new phone app for you to download. It lets you go straight to someone’s voicemail without them knowing you called.
A “non-denominational” church in Florida is going to burn Qurans. People do get upset when others burn Bibles right? I guess this is returning the favor or something. Let’s just say I’m glad I know this idea will NEVER come up at my church.

Blessings.

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rice’s comments are BRILLIANT, i think. she’s not talking about abandoning the body of christ! far from from it. rather she has decided that the “societal christian” in america is too politicized and stereotyped and too “anti-everything,” that they’ve forgotten to be pro-jesus, pro-cross and pro-compassion. the bible belt sect of america has turned christianity into an anti-club and a shout for fox news club- rather than reaching w/ the love christ lived. the “institution” so many christians in america cling too is wrapped up in do’s and don’ts, and it’s tearing people down, exhausting “christianity.” excuse my strong response, but i passionately believe that the church does not have the answers. christ has and is the answer and it’s about him and loving those he loves. his people reach beyond the 4-walls of sunday morning. she is clinging to that- and she’s right, anyone who does not follow the “tradition” being upheld is an outcast. i think i’ll join her. the body of christ is growing restless, and there are more of her in the church and the world today.