Today as I neared the church & my office, four wild turkeys crossed the road ahead of me. The first was a very nice tom, sporting a nice beard which I could see blowing in the wind. The others were smaller and I captured the final two crossing with my cell phone. Below is the … Continue reading »
Posted in March 2010 …
Dr.Bob Kellemen’s Conversation with Brian McLaren’s “A New Kind of Christianity”
I first pointed you to the beginning of Dr. Bob Kellemen’s conversation with Brian McLaren, and his book A New Kind of Christianity, with this post. At that point the conversation was only beginning. Now Dr. Kellemen has blogged completely through McLaren’s book, answering in conversational tone, many of the questions raised. I encourage you … Continue reading »
Anticipating Worship – Ps.84
Sunday morning rolls around, the alarm clock buzzes irritatingly, and it’s time to rise and prepare for another day of worship with family & friends. What is your state of mind? (once the cobwebs clear…and maybe after that first cup of coffee?) Are you beginning to prepare your heart for the worship that lies ahead? … Continue reading »
Real March Madness: My Pix
I am at best a nominal fan of college basketball. My sport is pro football…and if I had my druthers, I’d have the camera only focus on the scrimmage line. I am in awe of the hitting, the pure mass of muscular motivation and the grind it out attitude play after play. So, college basketball … Continue reading »
Conversing with Brian McLaren’s “A New Kind of Christianity” – Bob Kellemen
Bob Kellemen is engaging in a conversation with Brian McLaren‘s book A New Kind of Christianity. His focus is more on pastoral theology or practical theology. I encourage you to click through the links to read Dr. Kellemen’s insight on what has proven to be a controversial book in evangelical circles. Brian McLaren, I Accept … Continue reading »
NO MORE SECRETS – Nicole Bromley – resources for abuse victims/families
Earlier today I posted a review of Hush: Moving from Silence to Healing after Childhood Sexual Abuse. In this wonderful resource written by Nicole Bromley is an appendix entitled, “No More Secrets”. It is listing of resources and hotlines for those in abuse, families of abuse or those who wish to help those in abusive … Continue reading »
Hush: moving from silence to healing after childhood sexual abuse – Nicole Bromley
One in six boys are sexually abused before age 18. One in three girls are sexually abused before age 18. It is time that the Church break the silence of sexual abuse. It does happen in our homes and churches. Refusing to “speak of the elephant in the room” is only continuing the damage done … Continue reading »
7.5 miles in 2.25 hours. I’m beat
Really pushed it today. The weather was so nice though, I thought I’d take advantage of it. 7.5 miles later, my legs are screaming, by feet are killing me and my back is fussing a bit too. I’m determined to get my back muscles back in shape after surgery on 9.23.09. (spinal fusion) Perhaps I … Continue reading »
Did You Know 3.0 – interesting video
HT: The Rebelution
How to Change Your Wife by Faith: Study Her
This is a continuation of a series of posts summarizing James MacDonald’s booklet, “How to: Change your Wife by Faith”. You can find the previous posts here: post 1 and post 2. The entire booklet is centered around one verse written to men, 1 Peter 3:7, which says: Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them with … Continue reading »
