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Four years ago I voted against Barack Obama more than I voted for John McCain. I was concerned about Obama’s lack of experience. However, when he won, I celebrated that America had elected its first African-American President. I prayed for…
This for me was the most compelling and dynamic video in this election season. There have been many political ads I’ve shaken my head over in distress, literally astonished and dismayed by their pettiness and banality. I expect more from…
One of the most enjoyable and thought-provoking research projects I’ve read during the past several weeks has beenGeorge Yancey’sWhat Motivates Cultural Progressives. It’s a four-part series that I’ve linked below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 The series…
When I pray over a problem, that problem begins to sparkle with the energy of God. Strange things happen. I did not just read the book. I chewed and meditated my way through A Praying Life by Paul Miller. Unlike…
From the Desiring God website: Today is Reformation Day. Martin Luther posted his explosive 95 theses October 31, 1517. In the wake of Luther’s life, an army of Reformers soon emerged. Foremost among them was John Calvin. Together they recovered…
Death of personal blogging You know that feeling you get when you are coming to the end of an epic tale or series? You’re 50 pages away from the end of the last Harry Potter book, and it’s a sinking…
I’ve officiated a lot of weddings this year. The privilege of joining two separate lives and families together in matrimony is one of the highest a minister has. During the ceremony, the vows are a powerful reminder of the deep…
Our church is going through Bible for Life this fall in preparation for reading through the Bible together next year. It’s a great curriculum which is ideal for those who have never been taught how to read the Bible and…
“A book!? When do you have time to write a book?!” That’s usually the response I get when I share sheepishly about a writing project I’ve been working on. I mentioned it in this blog entry in January 2011. It’s…
