Review: The Lost World of Genesis One

Each year, I try to do research and reading related to the ongoing conversation debate between proponents of evolutionary theory and those of biblical creationism. I can easily say that it is a constantly evolving dialogue battle. John Walton’s 2009…

7 helpful tips for those in their 40s

I read and tweeted about a very helpful article entitled Seven Skills to Develop in Your 20s. I thought to myself that there needed to be an article for my generation with advice that was just as helpful. So here…

Can you say, “Watch me!”?

Love this video on the importance of living a life that shows Christ, shares Christ, and speaks Christ. Watch Me! from 10ofthose.com on Vimeo. HT: Tim Challies

Easter expectations

Here’s the challenge. If you blog, Tumble, Facebook, or Twitter… post a short description of “what I expect from Easter this year.” Then please link it in the comments below. Here’s mine: What I expect from Easter this year: Movement.…

Review: Is God a Moral Monster? Part 3

This is the third and final review of Paul Copan’s book Is God a Moral Monster? You can find the first two parts here and here. To sum it up, I can easily recommend Copan’s book to you. It’s chock…

A response to Jen Hatmaker

Having not been invited to speak in large churches in the first place, I figure that I've had similar experiences so I could readily identify with her indignation. Her blog entry is a beautifully-written description of the importance of Christians having a loving heart towards all people. She expresses deep concern for how some in the American church have turned off genuine seekers by their arrogance and judgmental attitude.

A pause in preaching provides perspective

Tomorrow will be the first time I’ve preached atNorthstarin four weeks. I’ve not been gone – just thrilled that we have so many qualified teachers/preachers in our congregation that we can raise up a “teaching team.” Being able tobe thereandbe…

Hear and fear

“And the rest shall hear and fear, and shall never again commit any such evil among you.” (Deuteronomy 19:20 ESV) This “hear and fear” principle is repeated in several instances of Moses’ recounting of the law to the Israelites just…