I’ve drawn the following picture a couple hundred times to give a visual illustration of one’s need for Christ to bridge the gap from that which separates us from God. While I think it’ s a pretty accurate description of life before Christ the illustration makes no sense if you’re a Christian and yet, it’s [...]
Over the past year I’ve become a fan of Scot McKnight and his thoughts on following Christ. I don’t always agree with him, but he almost always makes me think outside of my little theology box. He recently wrote an article for Relevant Magazine entitled, “Why Doesn’t Anybody Talk About Sin?” Here’s a little snippet [...]
I don’t know if you saw this or not but Cigarette makers must add large, graphic warning labels depicting diseased lungs, a man exhaling smoke through a hole in his neck and other disturbing images to packaging and advertising in the U.S. by October 2012, government officials declared yesterday. The nine graphic images—accompanying warning labels [...]
I’ve noticed a nasty little habit in my life lately. I call it “private confession.” I’ve found it easy to confess my sins to God privately without going directly to the people I’ve impacted by my sin. I’ve got a feeling this is a disturbing tendency for most of us. Personally it’s just so painful [...]
I read something last night before bed that kept me up longer than I wanted to be up. I’m rereading parts of “The Shattered Lantern” by Ronald Rolheiser. He said… The original sin of Adam and Eve, the prototype of all sin, is presented as a failure to be receptive and grateful. Just think about [...]
I first met Brad Johnson when I was in college. He was one of the most gifted communicators and leaders I had ever seen in action. He was also an incredible Godly man. Brad was already being nationally recognized for his abilities, but graciously took the time out of his schedule to meet with me [...]
