I came across this quote the other day: “What is, is the great teacher.” This thought is simple but potentially profound. Every part of our everyday life can teach us. Every high and low. The chaos and the calm. Flat tires and traffic. Finances and rain. Fun and sorrow. Everything that is can teach us. Everything can teach us because God reigns. He is sovereign. He … [Read more...] about What Is
Passy Down
Our youngest daughter said goodbye to her passy this week. I was all for it. The time had come. But when it came, I felt a bit sentimental and even sad. We snipped the passy so it felt uncomfortable in her mouth. She took one suck and handed it right back. She said, “Passy broken.” And with that, we put it away. Simple enough. Kinda. Watching her struggle with the … [Read more...] about Passy Down
Investing
In college, I had a fender bender that crumbled the hood of my car. The wreck ruined the look of my car, but it still worked fine. So I had a choice. For 500 dollars, I could fix the damage. Or, I could save the money and just drive the car as it was. Wanting to save money and guard my investments, I chose to drive the car wrecked. But something strange … [Read more...] about Investing
Impressionist Theology
I sometimes see theological watchdogs nitpick artistic types, and I wonder if they have misunderstood the artistic gift and bent. One such case is with Donald Miller. I have seen Matthew Lee Anderson pick apart Donald Miller (here). I have seen Kevin DeYoung do the same (Why We're Not Emergent). I will be the first to say I enjoy and appreciate the theological … [Read more...] about Impressionist Theology
Saving Eutychus
SAVING EUTYCHUSHow to preach God's word and keep people awakeBy Gary Millar and Phil Campbell Eutychus never knew that night would forever change his life. He never knew how close to death he sat. But he soon found out. What happened? Well, he fell asleep listening to Paul teach. Normally, we don't consider following asleep in a sermon to be the end of the world, but in … [Read more...] about Saving Eutychus