I’ve never seen Iron Man so I don’t think it makes much sense for me to go see the 2nd in the series, even though everyone else in America seems to be doing that. Even though I was only taking one class, the relief that comes from finishing another semester is incredible. My outlook on…
Social Media in the Church
People are using the internet for social reasons now more than ever before. They are looking to connect with people, not just gain information on the web. I’ve always believed that the church should be and can be at the forefront of creative culture. And so much of creative culture is being birthed within the…
Inciting Incidents
It was back in March of last year that I heard Don Miller speak at Sunset’s Men’s Retreat. He spoke on much of what is found in his latest book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. And with the popularity of the book, the importance of story in our lives has become a common…
Timeless And Today
I’ve never been a huge fan of hymns. Don’t get angry, I’m just being honest. The reason is two-fold: I didn’t grow up on hymns. The churches my dad worked at did about a hymn a month as I remember. And if a hymn was played it was the obvious How Great Thou Art or…
Fortuitous Bouncing
Only a few days left in the semester for school. One project to finish and one final exam to study for. It will be nice to actually get days off when school is over. Our spring in Portland has been about the same from February until now. Upper 50s, lower 60s with weeks of rain…
Cursed
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been working on a project in my Hermeneutics class in seminary. The project has been focused around the book of Malachi in the Old Testament. A common theme throughout the book is God cursing people for various sins and life choices. The word “curse” is used often, depending…