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Read MoreThe Tragic Scandal of Greasy Grace
I have read Lee Grady for a number of years. Grady is the editor of Charisma, the Christian magazine devoted to all things charismatic. I have enjoyed his monthly editorials and his blog, Fire in my Bones. He is both thoughtful and Spirited as a …
Read MoreTalking About the Trinity
Last weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri in a pretty unique format. WOLC’s pastor, Brian Zahnd, set up a “kitchen table” interview with me, where he asked me questions about the Trinity. This was a …
Read MoreBiblical Worldview
The Barna Group has recently review their survey data regarding contemporary Americans and whether or not they have a biblical worldview. They conducted surveys in 1995, 2000, & 2005 and their conclusion is that 9% of Americans have (what they define as) a biblical worldview. …
Read MoreThe Cross of Christ
April 12th is Easter, Resurrection Sunday, the ultimate day of Christian celebration when we celebrate Jesus’ triumph over death and hell. In order to prepare for Resurrection Sunday, we are spending five weeks on Sunday mornings talking about “The Cross of Christ.” For a number …
Read MoreRepenting on Ash Wednesday
Today is Ash Wednesday, the traditional first day of Lent, a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Learn more about Lent here: http://churchyear.net/lent.html Today is the “day of ashes” in the Jewish tradition of dumping ashing on your head as a sign of repentance. Many …
Read MoreLent 2009
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. So gather all that ash from the fireplace and grab your burnt sticks; it’s time for forty days of repentance all you sinners! I knew tomorrow was coming and I am ready…sort of. Ash Wednesday marks the …
Read MoreMillard Fuller (1935-2009)
Millard Fuller died early this morning. He is a hero in the true biblical sense. He took the words of Jesus seriously. He gave up a small fortune, giving it all away in order to follow Jesus. Millard and his wife Linda founded both Habitat …
Read MoreRick Warren’s Prayer
Rick Warren was asked to deliver the innvocation at President Obama’s inauguration today. I joined Rick in praying for our president today. Here is the prayer: Let us pray: Almighty God — our Father. Everything we see, and everything we can’t see, exists because of …
Read MoreWhy I Signed the Evangelical Manifesto
On Wednesday, November 5, the day after the most recent election, I was at THE meeting, a weekly meeting with some pastor friends. As I sat down at the table with one of my friends, I broke the ice with what we were both thinking. …
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