As we continue examining David Murray’s resource on Depression: Christians Get Depressed Too, we began a look at the complexity of this issue. Two principles were discussed in relation to how we should be approaching dealing with those who suffer Depression: Avoid Dogmatism and Seek Humility Avoid Extremes and Seek Balance Today we are going … Continue reading »
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Collegiate Wednesday: The Freshman 15
Today, as you read this, I will be taking my eldest son to Indiana University, along with my wife, to begin his collegiate career. I came across this article by Jeff Brewer at the Gospel Coalition‘s website. I sent it to my son, and I am encouraging you to read it as well. The Freshman … Continue reading »
Christians Get Depressed Too – an intimate look, pt.5 (the misunderstood)
People suffering with depression are often misunderstood. Perhaps this is one of the most important reasons we should study depression that David Murray lists in his great resource, Christians Get Depressed Too. He begins chapter one by listing 8 reasons why we should study this complex issue. We have looked at 5 of them already: … Continue reading »
Ed Welch’s How to Talk to God When You are Suffering
I found this short article from Ed Welch on CCEF’s website to be an incredibly encouraging read: “Why is God doing this to me?” These words signal a spiritual train wreck in process. Any version of a “why” question, when it is directed to or about the God of the Bible, is terribly risky. Even … Continue reading »
Christians Get Depressed Too – an intimate look; pt.1
I was reminded recently of David Murray‘s excellent “little” book entitled, “Christians Get Depressed Too”. Tim Challies posted a blog entry about it and brought it back to mind. I had read it some time ago as a free download because I participated in Challies’ Friend of the Blog program. I am currently re-reading it … Continue reading »
Hitting the Links
Here are a few links that I found interesting in my recent time surfing the web: Natureview Photography: if you love great photos and love the great untamed north, then this is a site for you to check in to. Pictures of calving glaciers, reindeer and walrus abound. Zippers and Rivets: A good post thinking … Continue reading »
Addison Road – “Stories”: a music CD review
I just received the latest Addison Road cd (Stories) in the mail, along with a pretty cool looking t-shirt. I got turned on to Addison Road when they performed a concert over at Warsaw Community Church. I enjoyed their intense passion & message and really enjoyed their music. I started following them on Twitter and … Continue reading »
“Radical” Review ~ David Platt
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream is the full title of David Platt’s new release. David Platt is the Senior Pastor at The Church at Brook Hills, located in Birmingham, Alabama. (see also: Radical Experiment) Radical, the book, is paperback and 230 pages in length. Recommended. Chapter Titles: Chapter One: Someone Worth … Continue reading »
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 »
Thoughts on A New Kind of Christianity
Brian McLaren, is a recognized leader in the ‘emergent’ church movement. A book entitled, A New Kind of Christianity, which he has written, has made quite the splash in the evangelical blogosphere. Here is the Publisher’s description: A New Kind of Christian’s conversation between a pastor and his daughter’s high school science teacher reveals that … Continue reading »
