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
Coming to Stillness
Peruse a devotional book in the contemplative stream, and you will often find the initial call of every reading is first the call to “come to stillness.” Coming to stillness seems to be the hurdle of my personal devotion. The tasks of devotion are pleasant enough. Reading the Bible is often enjoyable and productive. The silent reflection I welcome. And I certainly have … [Read more...] about Coming to Stillness
Fully Present
I want to be fully present wherever I go. The people in my life demand nothing less. Fully present means listening. How often does my mind wander. Not from disinterest but because of worry. I constantly think ahead. One comment may send my mind off to distant plans. But fully present nails my feet to the ground. Fully present means silence. My wife does not benefit from … [Read more...] about Fully Present