The Well-Adjusted Jesus- CS Lewis

from The Four Loves, referring to the problems he saw with classifying all human problems as psychological or pathological and how “normal” should not necessarily be our goal: “We have only seen one such Man. And He was not at all like the psychologist’s picture of the integrated, balanced, adjusted, happily married, employed, popular citizen.  [...]

“Dare to be a sinner…” from Bonhoeffer

Finished reading “Life Together” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer with my wife recently.  I hope to add some more quotes from it in the near future (though I will probably have to re-read the book since we don’t underline when we read together!). from chapter 5- “Confession and Communion”… “He who is alone with his sin is [...]

“Under-program Your Church”!

Came across a great post yesterday called “10 Reasons to Under-Program Your Church.“  I’m considering writing a follow-up called “You might be in an over-programmed church if..” (Foxworthy-esque).  This is a topic I’ve thought about often, have lots of opinions on, and am waiting for the right time to share them some day. Anyways, check [...]

One Vast Need…

from CS Lewis’s ever-quotable “The Four Loves”: “Every Christian would agree that a man’s spiritual health is exactly proportional to his love for God.  But man’s love for God, from the very nature of the case, must always be very largely, and must often be entirely, a Need-love.  This is obvious when we implore forgiveness [...]

Sabbath Psalm

I took note that this was a Psalm dedicated for use on the day of rest. Note the focus on God’s work and consider how that relates to our rest. Psalm 92 A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. 1 It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O [...]

25 ways to make sure your End Times chart isn’t Left Behind…

Disclaimer: Whether you’re Dispy pre-mill or panmill or amill or whatever, I hope you can appreciate a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the ridiculous things done in the name of the End Times.  I think you’re all good people, so join me in a laugh. We all know End Times charts are at an all-time [...]

Subverting Negative Expectations in Blogging

For the record, I’m just a lowly blogger with a readership of about 2 (3 if my mom is in town).  I don’t really know the pressures of consistent blogging that many of you face.  I honestly get more hits per day often when I don’t write anything. That said, in a recent comment thread [...]

Purity is Backwards. (Joseph)

Joseph was in a line of several men* who slept with their slaves.  In a great reversal, Joseph became a slave who didn’t sleep with his mistress. *Abraham with Hagar, Jacob with Bilhah and Zilpah.

Tozer on today’s church…

“Every age has its own characteristics.  Right now we are living in an age of religious complexity.  The simplicity which is in Christ is rarely found among us.  In its stead are programs, methods, organizations and a world of nervous activities which occupy time and attention but can never satisfy the longing of the heart.  [...]

A simple test for pastors, leaders, etc.

Here’s a simple test question to ponder for Christians who lead others in any capacity: If everyone at my church, job, etc., lived as I am living today, would they look more or less like Jesus? 1 Corinthians 11:1- “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.”