Some of my favorite posts on this blog have been written by other people in part of the various blog series I’ve hosted (you can read them here). I’m not ignorant enough to believe that my writing and voice is the only one needed to be heard which is why I always try to link…
God Moved Into the Neighborhood
I love Eugene Peterson’s translation of John 1:14. The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. Every Christmas I sense an urge within me toward a response. God…
Formation over Memorization of Information
As my semester of seminary has finally finished I’ve been doing some thinking about the value of it all. I sit in class for hours on end each week listening to lectures while taking notes, engaging in discussion around issues of the Bible, church ministry, culture, and theology, and I wonder what the true value…
Defining Holiness
One of the important things I needed to do as I worked on my manuscript was to come up with a definition of holiness. Many great thinkers, pastors, and theologians have come up with their own definitions so mine is by no means the best, but it is one that helps inform much of the…
The Beard
Ever since I started working on the manuscript in September I haven’t shaved. At first I secretly thought I should just keep it growing until I finished the manuscript, which I guess is still a possibility since I’m past halfway and haven’t shaved yet. I get anywhere from 5 to 15 comments everyday from people…
Don’t Pass the Blame
I saw this video earlier this week after it was posted on The Resurgence blog. They have a great blog with a lot of good material, it’s one of the few blogs that I subscribe to. I think the video posted is clever enough that most Christians will agree with it and even pass it…