March, 2009
Good Theology. Bad Application.
I'm reading through the book of Job and this morning I was surprised (again!) at how much truth Job's three dense friends were giving. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar flow like a river of doctrine! …(Continue Reading)
Saturday's Scratch - Two Gardens
The first temptation damned the human race.
The second temptation ended up redeeming it. …(Continue Reading)
Why missions and evangelism are moving back to the urban center of the world
Charlie Davis, International Director for TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) wrote an article in Team Horizons (vol 4, issue 1, 2009) that spearheads the priority of reaching people …(Continue Reading)
Friday's Reflection - Beards, guitars, long hair, and legalism
A few years ago many churches claimed that long hair, beards, and guitars in church were sinful for Christians because they were a "stumbling block" to the older generation. …(Continue Reading)
Thursday's Thought - What Jesus' Hunger Teaches Us
Jesus' hunger introduces us to a number of ironies to which Matthew more or less explicitly alludes: Jesus is hungry (v. …(Continue Reading)
Three Step Process for Applying the Bible
First, we must understand the original situation described in the passage and how God’s Word applied to that situation. …(Continue Reading)
Wednesday's Word - Motive for Worship
The one battle you win by losing
Tuesday's Tag - Do you really want God's will?
We often pray for God's will, when what we really mean is, "God, here's what I want, so please bless it because I want it." …(Continue Reading)
I'm too scared to talk about it
Yesterday I went to lunch with a friend and band member in our ministry. …(Continue Reading)