The solution to our hyper-individualism is a commanded community — the church. The greatest community in all of history is found in the Scripture — the church.
one hundred times
For the last 2 1/2 years, I've kept a Spotify playlist of songs I have literally listened to 100 times in a row.
A Heartthrob and E·MO·TION Round-Table
So today I have Blake and Matthew with me to discuss the Canadian 80s pop-synth rebirth.
Real Lies in the External
In a moment of Postmodern rendering of song lyrics, these go out as words I will never be able to sing to our lost child.
Just Sit and Listen
But what about giving my ear to music for no other reason than to appreciate it as music? Had I forgotten how to sit and listen and enjoy the thing for its own sake?
Music Review: Twenty Something
Not quite "folk" and I certainly wouldn't classify it as "Americana," Twenty Something brings joy to my ears. This album has dominated my rotation for the last two weeks.
ex_machina
SPOILER ALERT: The movie is on Amazon Prime now; if you haven't already seen it, stop here and do so.
"There was no month but May"
Unhappy. Staring straight in the face everything you would prescribe for joy and
Book Review: Knowledge and Christian Belief
“But is it [Christian belief] true? And here we pass beyond the competence of philosophy." - Alvin Plantinga
Redemption Of The Machine
It is a story about friendship, duty, ethics, and the struggle of man to become more. I can’t wait to watch it again.
The Greater Egypt in Ezekiel 20
As both Hebrews and Ezekiel will show this new covenant brings a unique relationship to the Holy Spirit.
Grace Unto Obedience
Freedom found in Jesus Christ and in the word of the gospel, man can be reunited to God and obedient.
Book Review: Why Bother With Church?
Sam’s love for the church will become contagious. The book beautifully written. Read it. Share it. Discuss it
How Not To Argue for a Vote
But far too often, I encounter the usage of this Scripture for a soap box platform. The church deserves better.
Christ's Rejection at Nazareth
Placed at the front of his gospel, Luke actively sets the precedent — the Gentiles shall be blessed.
A Real Ale Picture Show
What follows are some of the pictures from our three visits to Real Ale's Taproom in Blanco, Texas.
Daredevil Season 2 Review
This time around, the show bears a closer resemblance to its Marvel siblings: slick, exciting, smart, but not particularly deep, and not something you stow away for serious reflection.
Book Review: Counseling One Another
Counseling One Another provides little beyond a recap of the gospel and certainly nothing like inter-personal discipleship in sanctification.