If you're like me, you may struggle through the Old Testament. It seems irrelevant, too distant, too Old. But the Old Testament is the story. We can't let go of it. (Unless of course you're a hardcore dispensationalist…wink) Here's what I … [Read more...] about Tips for reading the Old Testament
Archives for March 2010
Unbelief
"'But there are some of you who do not believe.' (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.)" - John 6:64 It's interesting here that John equates unbelief with betrayal. Unbelief … [Read more...] about Unbelief
I Will Make You
"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." -Jesus (Matthew 4:19) Thank God. Left to myself, it wouldn't look good. There is not much in me that is naturally disposed to the work of God. I'm selfish. I'm not real magnetic. I'm … [Read more...] about I Will Make You
Write Them on the Doorposts
I am loving the Bible on iPod. I think years ago I would have considered that cheating. Real Bible readers have dog-eared Bibles and leather journals and hand-turned coffee mugs from Nor Cal…or so I thought. But life is far too kinetic for that … [Read more...] about Write Them on the Doorposts
Jesus and Possessions
An old pastor once said he loved to preach about tithing because a person’s wallet is tantamount to the heart. How we spend our money says a lot about our priorities and principles, worries and wants. God must be Lord of your wallet. Jesus is our … [Read more...] about Jesus and Possessions
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Michael Horton has recently described his concern about the rise of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism in the church. His concern is quite valid. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the distinction between preaching behaviorism and preaching Jesus. … [Read more...] about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism