Question To Ponder
Was Jesus a leader? What say you?
Straight From The Horses Mouth
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd. Indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widespread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible. – Bertrand Russell
Emotional Community
“The open loop limbic system (in the brain) was a winning design in evolution, no doubt, because it allow people to come to one another’s emotional rescue, enabling a mother for example to soothe her crying infant, or a lookout to signal an alarm. Despite the veneer of our advanced civilization, the open loop principle still holds. A dramatic example …
In Defense Of Women
Some of you might think this is a rant. I just don’t get why men are so afraid of women in ministry. I grew up in a fairly traditional evangelical church. Women were never allowed to preach, although they were allowed to give testimonies or share stories, which now seems like a strange dichotomy. But just below the surface women …
A Theology Of Fear
Are we creating a theology of fear? I’d like some feedback on this. The embedded video is from Advance 09. The panel is discussing issues related to church and missions. But at 17.20 the moderator asks: Q: What ways do you council a young pastor to overcome their fear of man? Piper: Grow like crazy in your fear of God. …
Question To Ponder
Ed Stetzer recently reflected on the tension of ecumenical efforts at Lausanne, and stated in a post, “Evangelicals (and Lausanne is an evangelical gathering) are conversionists–we believe that people need to be converted.” What is the nature of conversion? What in your mind is actually happening at the moment of conversion?
Emotional Change
I’m a huge proponent of experience. I’m a thinker but I’m learning that the stuff that produces consistent changes in my life are the experiences that gives me tangible emotional content. Turns out science is confirming this reality. I was reading the Heart Math Institutes understanding of the heart and its role in cognitive functions. Turns out change happens better …
Big Announcement – Civitas Press
I know I let the cat out of the bag with this Call For Submissions, but I want to formally let everyone know. I’ve started a publishing company called Civitas Press. Civitas (pronounced: siv-i-tas) is a hybrid publishing house that fits in between traditional publishing and self-publishing. We’re offering a unique model for up and coming authors interested in publishing. …
What Is Obedience?
What is our understanding of obedience in the kingdom of God? What are we being obedient too? In a previous post I talked about Following Jesus Is About Healing. And one of the pushbacks or responses I got was the idea that following Jesus is about obedience. And I get that. I actually don’t disagree with that statement. Following Jesus …
A Question To Ponder
The Apostle Paul wrote, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10) How do you reconcile this statement in light of the Reformed idea that we are unworthy?
