How dare we make the Bible boring! How dare we make it boring because it’s not boring. Not even a little bit. Yes, it’s a little confusing sometimes, and some of the genealogies seem a bit irrelevant. But if the… Read More »Boredom and the Bible
The distance between “meh” and great is surprisingly short. Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on why, but there’s no mistaking it. You know when you’ve had great service and you know when you’re “just another customer.” You know… Read More »The distance between “meh” and “great.”
This is the transcript of the sermon I preached this past Sunday, re-formatted for easier reading. More lengthy than my usual posts, but I hope you find it “useful.” Praise God for the amazing “tool for life” He has… Read More »The Right Tool for the Job
This week I’ve been really struck with the sheer brilliance that is the Church. As a person who really appreciates great design and art, I’ve come to believe that the Church is an amazing example of both. Chalk that one… Read More »Great Idea, God!
Happy 4th of July, everyone! As we Americans celebrate our freedom and independence, remember… “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result… Read More »Freedom Isn’t Free – 10 Quotes on the Atonement
Just a little more action in our plan. Just a little more seasoning in our speech. Just a little more passion in our preaching. Just a little more volition in our worship. Just a little more purpose in our programs.… Read More »Just a little more…
How important are our personal values anyway? Are they just a result of our upbringing or our religion, or is there something more to them? And if we decide having values is important, isn’t it important for them to stay… Read More »What’s on the table?
I posted a review of Soulprint by Mark Batterson earlier this week on nickduffel.com. I wanted to share one of his thoughts on confession and self-deception because it is so insightful. “Our potential for sin is exceeded only by our… Read More »Confession
Remember this little gem from 10 Things I Hate About You? “I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed; but can you ever just be whelmed?” “I think you can in Europe…” I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed this week.… Read More »Overwhelmed
People take work People require time Our hearts bear (Self-inflicted) wounds Our minds transfixed With crime How can we speak Of freedom When we aren’t ready To let go? Of commitment When all we do is go? To hold a… Read More »“People II” – A Poem