Category Archives: Christian Life

Essential Books – Part 4

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

One of my favorite books of all time, written by one of my favorite authors, is The Jesus Creed by Scot McKnight.  McKnight is a professor of religious studies at North Park University and has written extensively on the New Testament … Continue reading →

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“Masculine” Christianity

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Lots of blog space has recently been devoted to John Piper’s comments the nature of Christianity.  You can read his words firsthand here.  He attempts to make the case that since God is spoken of as masculine, since the priesthood … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Isn’t What We Were Expecting

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

We have this tendency to recreate Jesus in our own image.  When we describe Jesus, he often looks a lot like we do.  The problem with this tendency is that Jesus had a particular identity.  He does not morph into … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Dad

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Rick and Abbie Smith have gotten a good bit of attention recently because of Rick’s blog Noah’s Dad, which recounts the couple’s experience with their son Noah who was born with Down Syndrome.  The blog has become popular, and the … Continue reading →

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Finding Satisfaction

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

As I work through this series of Sunday lessons we’re calling Can’t Get No Satisfaction, I am struck by the fact that so much of our effort to find satisfaction comes down to one decision.  As we think about our … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I’ve avoided Paul’s letter we call 1 Corinthians for a long time.  Paul is pretty tough on the church in Corinth in both of his letters, and they are not much fun to read.  Paul also deals with some theological … Continue reading →

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Can’t Get No Satisfaction

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

The Rolling Stones sang, “I can’t get no satisfaction.”  I think many Americans are ready to sing along.  Though we are the wealthiest people who have ever lived, we can’t seem to find satisfaction is what we have.  Though we have … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Eric Metaxas makes his opinion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer evident in the title of his new massive biography Bonhoeffer Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile Vs. the Third Reich.  While this work borders on hagiography, it presents a comprehensive portrait … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Faith

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

I am a fan of Krista Tippett’s NPR show “Speaking of Faith,” so when she published a book under the same name, I bought it immediately.  Three years later, I got around to reading it.  Tippett has a great ability … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

I am working on a new series of lessons that begins Sunday.  We’re talking about money and what the Bible teaches us about how we should handle our money.  The beginning of this conversation should frame the rest of our … Continue reading →

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