In almost all modern discussions of the relationship between church and
Catcher in the Rye: A Blind Test of Beer
My heart was left in rye-francisco. I began my infatuation with rye beers after putting pieces together.
Salvation Must Take a Social Form
If Christians begin to think this way about salvation then there is a strong chance the vitality and centrality of the church would not be overlooked as it so often is in our individualistic culture.
pearls of great price (part 2)
I have deliberately surrounded myself with married couples and their children. I'm blessed to not feel covetous of any of their marriages - blessed to clearly see that what they have is theirs, and it's good.
pearls of great price (part 1)
I remember they let me keep my Led Zeppelin shirt on, which was nice because otherwise it's an undignified, invasive, humiliating, and cold process. When you're not pregnant, there's nothing fun about this.
Random Thoughts on Star Wars
You could say Star Wars is very dear to my heart. What follows is a collection of random thoughts on Star Wars.
The Champions League Final: A Non-Confusing Soccer Post
The game should be great to watch so I suggest you take in the last game of the 2014-15 European football calendar on June 6th with some friends at a local pub! I might write a post in the coming weeks about the international soccer that will be played this summer by the both the Men’s and Women’s USA national teams.
Book Review: History, Law and Christianity by John Warwick Montgomery
History, Law and Christianity is a short work that deserves to be read by anyone studying apologetics. Even if these arguments are not conforming to every preference, they demonstrate that belief in the Divine Christ of the Scriptures is reasonable.
Book Review: Traces of the Trinity
Leithart wants to show that there is a pattern “mutual indwelling” to the created order. This mutual indwelling is seen most clearly when we understand that the vitality of the way objects and people relate to one another is through their inhabiting of one another. This co-inhabitation does not blur the lines of difference between objects but rather is created by the distinct differences inherent to the objects.
Book Review: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans
A resource for understanding how the “churched” of today view the evangelical tradition, and what questions many of them are asking. In several ways this book ought to fade from relevance.
Another Round of True Confessions
Maybe that helps explains some of my more odd quirks. I'll leave that up to you as I provide a slightly less theological and possibly more neurotic list of confessions.
An Impasse of Judgement
Jesus’ admonishments over passing judgement are entirely misconstrued by the secular relativist. When Jesus tells his audience “judge not lest you be judged,” he is talking about the quality of one’s judgement, not whether one is passing judgement. You can’t
through a glass, darkly
These are beers of such profound flavor, they deserve your undivided attention. Save these for after dinner, because with ABVs this high, you'll need to have food in your stomach or else you're going to be wobbling.
Seeking Sunday with Rachel Held Evans
In many ways I hope this book fades from relevance.
An Overdue Recap on Creation Week
Now that the review has published it is time for me to recap some thoughts on the books in general and their contributions to Genesis 1-2 and the fight for a historical Adam.
Book Review: The Quest for the Historical Adam
The Quest for the Historical Adam has substantial highs and lows. It is immensely valuable in its interaction with the literal tradition of the church.
Should We Talk to Babies
In the same way that a newborn child learns it’s given name through symbols so too does an infant who is baptized learn it’s Christian name.
Uniquely "Me" Because of "You"
We are all uniquely individual. But our unique individuality can only be understood as it is born through the indwelling of others (like mothers through whom we are literally born).
Bile and Bibles
Many of us handle Biblical discussions the same way Peter handles a sword. We are valiantly slicing off ears as we attempt to defend God.
introversion and emotional currency
Yes. Sorry. I'm cutting you off because I have only pocket change left by Friday nights, my work week has cost me almost everything, and I can't risk going out and talking to