We have a timeout chair in our house. The timeout routine typically goes something like this... "Go to time out."Wait prescribed time."Why are you in time out?"Explanation and discussion."What do you need to say?""Sorry""I forgive you.""You may get out of time out." Now let me ask you something. What is the good news for our children here?If you say forgiveness, you're … [Read more...] about Forgiveness Is Only the Beginning
Theology
A Brief Theology of Fun
Fun. Nothing seems more antithetical to the Christian life than fun. Or at least that's the stereotype. Many bible verses come to mind... Solomon commends entering the house of sorrow over the house of mirth.Paul talks about his many travails.Jesus tells his disciples that following him means bearing a cross daily. Obviously, I have no interest in contradicting … [Read more...] about A Brief Theology of Fun
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
Gospel of God
If the Gospel is completely of God, then we can draw several conclusions. You cannot fence the Gospel. The Gospel is God’s and we must give it to who he tells us. It goes to all mankind because he says it does. We are not free to pick and choose. We may not create a list of who can enter. Like our heavenly father, we must go out into the highways and byways and invite the … [Read more...] about Gospel of God
The Gospel Is
The Apostle Paul makes some sweeping reminders about the nature of the true Gospel in the opening verses of Galatians. These are reminders we all need to hear. [1] Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—[2] and all the brothers who are with me,To the churches of Galatia:[3] Grace to you and … [Read more...] about The Gospel Is