My family and I stopped in Savannah, Georgia and visited Forsyth Park. After a season of wintry darkness and rain, stepping into a Spring-filled garden of blooms felt like a rebirth. Fountains sprayed their waters. Spanish moss framed every vista. And the soft grass of Spring yielded to a zephyr. It was beautiful and intoxicating. But the beauty of Forsyth Park derives … [Read more...] about Garden Cities
Theology
Baptism
I have put together a brief FAQ on baptism. I have used this over the years in talking with candidates for baptism, and I thought I would share it has a helpful resource for you. It relies heavily on Grudem's Systematic, but I hope to update it further with other sources. So be sure to check back at hobotheology.com/baptism for updates. What does it mean to … [Read more...] about Baptism
Evangelicals and the Lenten Principle
Should Evangelicals observe Lent? Keith Miller of MereOrthodoxy.com says no. In an article entitled, Young, Restless, and Reformed Homeboys on Lenten Fasting, Miller writes: ...Evangelicalism is a tradition with attendant folkways and liturgical practices. One of the practices low-church Evangelicalism has long embraced is not participating in lenten abstention. As a … [Read more...] about Evangelicals and the Lenten Principle
The Theological Significance of Christmas
So what's all the fuss about? Why does Christmas matter? It certainly matters in our culture. Christmas means family and friends. It means presents and undoing Scrooges. But theologically, what's the deal? The average joe knows Jesus was born, but why does that matter? Here's a quick attempt at answering the "so what" of Christmas... A Promise Kept Christmas is … [Read more...] about The Theological Significance of Christmas
Proper Skepticism
Can’t find God? Maybe you’re doing it wrong. Many people question God. They question his existence. They question his presence. They question his goodness and power. But at the end of their journey, some people find God, and others do not. What’s the difference? Why do some people seek God and find him, and others do not? Why do some people get their questions answered … [Read more...] about Proper Skepticism