Am I advocating walking around in a constant state of grief over current affairs? No. And yet it is heart-breaking. I believe we are to strive for a balance
What Would Have Happened?
The Incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ is the apex and climax of all history, space, and time.
C.S. Lewis: All Things To All Men
What can Lewis teach us today? How about working toward being a person who loves Christ and his bride and behaving like a person everyone wants to love.
Why I'm Glad That C. S. Lewis Is Dead
That's why I'm so glad that, fifty-two years ago, Lewis died. Maybe that sounds harsh, but it's true.
Son of Earth, Shall We Be Friends?
The Lion gave him one shake and all his armour rattled like a tinker’s pack, and then -- hey-presto -- the Dwarf flew up in the air. He was as safe as if he had been bed, though he did not feel so.
Lingua de Lewis
Take this “Language of Malacandra Quiz” and come back at the end of the week for the answers.
Introducing C.S. Lewis Week
If you are new to Lewis, or on your fourth copy of The Chronicles of Narnia we hope you enjoy this tribute of practical posts to one of the church's great treasures.
Atul Gawande and Henry Lyte: Medicine, Hymnody, and Death
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
On Neighbors, Love, & the Magistrate
We do not want to be "those who turn aside the alien" and do not fear God.
On Priorities
With regard to James 2, I think it's applicability here is a stretch. The order of charity described by Paul and Aquinas has nothing to do with the sin of partiality.
Introducing The Lord's Prayer
Our hope is that The Lord's Prayer is merely the first in a series of family worship materials designed to help parents.
On Fear
Let me take a little time to explain why I believe the USA needs to continue its acceptance of Syrian refugees.
Book Review: Contagious Holiness
Blomberg’s Contagious Holiness is the technical background that many pastors and elders need to encourage their local churches to food-oriented ministries. However, Blomberg is technical and dry
this pleaseth me
Don't feel stressed about clicking on all these links at once; just bookmark them. They're all good.
The Enemy Pursues Him Even There
Could we be more pathetic? For gosh sakes, we're begging the world for street cred.
Music Review: What's Inside by Sara Bareilles
This album will be in my Top 5. Currently, it is even pushing for the top spot.
Why I Love Karl Barth
True theology brings God near because God has brought us near in Jesus Christ. Barth taught me that.
angels, unawares (Part 2)
Don't worry. This column isn't going anywhere unless I run out of opinions or Josh fires me.
Book Review: The Great Promise by Karl Barth
The beauty of Barth’s theology is obvious. Direct application to the church and the believer dominate Barth’s lectures.
A Toast
You enfleshed that concept for me. I'm obliged to you in ways I'm only beginning to understand.