I was sad to hear of the passing of Larry Norman. He is known as the father of “contemporary Christian music.” He grew in popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with songs like “Why Should the Devil Have all the Good Music,” “Sweet …
Read MoreBainbridge Cemetery: A Poem
In a rare moment of poetic inspiration, I wrote this after attending the funeral of Paul Ragan, the father of my friend Darrell Chatraw. Bainbridge CemeterySpanish moss hung on mournful hearts,Sunlight peeked through green pine needles.Old family reunions,New family introductions,Folded flags,Military salutes,Loving laugher,Smiling tears,Stampering feet.The …
Read MoreShould a Christian listen to Bob Dylan?
I recently received an email from a Christian who read a blog I wrote about a Dylan song. He was previously a Dylan fan, but he stopped listening to Dylan after he became a Christian. He felt that his new found faith in Christ was …
Read MoreJustice
Today is Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. A national holiday. No schools today. No banks opened. It is a day of celebration. I know there are some who question why MLK should be celebrated when there are a number of American leaders that are snubbed …
Read More75% of Americans believe the resurrection of Jesus is literally true
Andrew Vanover recently blogged on the latest report from the Barna Group concerning the contemporary beliefs in various Bible stories. Barna conducted a nationwide telephone survey in August 2007 of 1000 randomly-selected adults. What surprised me most is that 75% of the participants said they …
Read MoreRichard Roberts Responds on Larry King Live
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul gives a defense of his leadership and his right as an apostle to correct the wayward church in Corinth. His defense is phrased in sixteen biting rhetorical questions. The principle here is clear: Every Christian has the right to respectfully …
Read MoreORU’s Legal Battle
ORU was sued last week by three former faculty members. They are suing for wrongful termination, emotional distress and deformation of character. The suit includes a number of alleged financial improprieties on behalf of Richard and Lindsey Roberts. According to a recent Tulsa World article, …
Read MoreGetting Caught Up: ORU, God is NOT on our side, 8 dollar hot dogs
While preaching sermons, running back and forth to soccer practice & games, installing sinks and screen doors at the house and hosting all sorts of family in town…life has been going on. I have been jotting down a slew of thoughts to blog on and …
Read MoreMy wife went to NYC and all I got was this GREAT T-Shirt
Jenni got in late last night from her trip to Manhattan. She and her sister were in NYC for four nights and three days. It was a much deserved mini-vacation for Jenni. She enjoyed the trip and came back with this cool Bob Dylan T-shirt …
Read MoreSaturday Night Reflections: Laptops, Element Church & Gay Lutherns
I have been a single parent for the last couple of days. Jenni has been in NYC with her sister on a weekend getaway and I have been home living a poor man’s bachelor life. It is no good. Jenni deserves some time away. She …
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