One of my all time favorite comedy routines from Chicago native Bob Newhart.
Don’t Let the Light of Technology Make You Miss the Stars in the Sky
Philip Yancey: Soren Kierkegaard told a parable a rich man riding in a lighted carriage driven by a peasant man who sat behind the horse in the cold and dark outside. Precisely because he sat near the artificial light inside,…
Keller and Piper Talk C.S. Lewis
In 1973 one of my elementary school textbooks included an excerpt from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. I read it and was hooked. I’vebeen reading Lewis off and on for the last 40 years. Below Tim Keller and…
What is an “S” Activity at The Red Brick Church?
Christian community is at its best when relationships are growing apart from programming via spontaneous, simple, small activities so that people share life together. We’re not against programming at the Red Brick Church. As Fall comes around the corner, things…
Two Neglected Observations on the Great Commission
Most know the Great Commission: “Go into all the world and make disciples . . .” But Darryl Dash has helpfully pointed out that the forgotten parts are the most important parts. Read what Darryl says we fail to notice…
The Decline of the Family Puts Pressure on the State
The decline of the family puts unbearable pressure on the state. At the recommendation of Justin Taylor, I am reading with great profit, How the West Really Lost God by Mary Eberstadt in which the author considers the relationship between…
What does this little word “amen” express?
Heidelberg Question 129. What does that little word “Amen express”? Answer: Amen means, This is to be sure! It is even more sure that God listens to my prayer, than that I really desire what I pray for.
Should Christians Be Motivated by Rewards?
Tim Challies: The Bible tells me I am to store up treasures in heaven. It tells me there are eternal rewards for decisions I make in this life and it tells me I should desire these rewards and act accordingly.…
NPR on The Gettys
I was pleasantly surprised to hear this story on NPR last week: There was a time when hymns were used primarily to drive home the message that came from the pulpit. But then came the praise songs. Matt Redman’s song…
10 Lessons Seminary Never Taught Me
I was 10 for 10 on this list. Posts such as the one below are favorites on web sites these days. Usually, when I read such lists, I relate to about half of them. But Jeff Robinson’s experience is pretty…