"In any case…in any case…in any case." I heard a professor say this transitional statement over and over throughout one of his lectures on the Book of Acts. Why? Because, in each instance, he was discussing some question of geography or history or whatever else that had no bearing on the meaning of the text. He would say something like, "This word may be rooted in … [Read more...] about In Any Case
Worry as a Verb
I tend to think of worry exclusively as a noun, as a thing that happens to me, like an emotion that comes over me which I am helpless to stop. But that is not the full story on worry. Worry is also a verb. If worry is also a verb, then I must also admit I have a choice in the matter. I can give in to worry, set myself up to keep worrying, stay in that spot that … [Read more...] about Worry as a Verb
The Post-Quarantine Church
What comes next for the church? Thom Rainer's answer: Change. In The Post-Quarantine Church, Rainer considers what these changes might look like. While challenges certainly abound, he invites us to look for the opportunities that will come along as well. As a sample, here is a list of "nine key changes" Rainer mentions at the end (pp. 102-109): Simplicity will be … [Read more...] about The Post-Quarantine Church
Gentle and Lowly
GENTLE AND LOWLY: THE HEART OF CHRIST FOR SINNERS AND SUFFERERSBy Dane C. Ortlund This book is easily my favorite book of 2020. It is Gospel floss for a heart that harbors even the smallest flecks of doubt about God’s love for sinners. I found myself frequently putting down the book and staring misty-eyed into space, hit by some bear hug of grace. I read a decent … [Read more...] about Gentle and Lowly
Goodness of God
I don't share many sermon manuscripts, but in this case, because this sermon involved some hairsplitting, between "testing" and "tempting," I thought the manuscript might be helpful. James 1:12-18 Introduction I was talking with my daughter the other day, and apparently something horrible can happen to students these days. You can be left on “Read.” Do you know … [Read more...] about Goodness of God