Today I found myself in a pastoral situation (and it wasn’t about spousal abuse) where I just didn’t know what to say. Tears were flowing; wisdom was needed. But I was short on answers. The pastoral situation I faced today…
A homeless man with a golden voice and a story
Remember the Duck
Though I would explain the word “unconditional” in this context, I like this post from Tullian Tchivijian. Tullian Tchividjian: This story told by my friend and former professor, Steve Brown, illustrates well the radical discrepancy between the ways in which…
Top 10 Religious Stories of 2011
I agree with Ed Stetzer that it’s interesting to see what secular news sources identify as the top stories. Ed Stetzer: The Religion Newswriters Association released the top ten religion stories of 2010. The RNA is generally made up of…
Harpers interviews Metaxas on his Bonhoeffer biography
If you are looking for a good biography to read, then I recommend Eric Metaxas’ work on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was not only a brilliant theologian. He also stood against Hitler and was eventually executed by the Germans. Harpers recently…
The value of unborn human beings and why abortion is wrong
How Jonah can help you in 2011
I recently posted the video seen below which is a wonderful telling of the book of Jonah by a little girl. If you haven’t watched the video (or at least read Jonah) in recent days, watch one or two minutes. …
Do you have a big goal for 2011?
I agree with Tony Reinke that an emphasis on goals is more helpful than focusing on resolutions. This in mind, he has written a post that challenges me personally. He reflects on writing goals and being responsible with his health: both…
19 examples of digital photography done right
A back-lit storm in Nebraska and other excellent examples of photography. See the rest here. HT: Trevin Wax
What is a properly basic belief?
Kick off the new year with some deep thinking. HT: Justin Taylor