This is a picture of our way cool Advent Calendar. We bought it last year in an effort to start a family tradition. Each day Junia gets to open the corresponding box and get a little present. Sometimes it is a dollar, or a small bath toy, or a piece of candy. Last year I … Continue reading Advent – Calendars, Traditions and Jesus Storybook Bible
Dear Pastor Friends and Other Christians Who Like to Think – You Should Read David Bentley Hart
David Bentley Hart is an Eastern Orthodox theologian and philosopher. His book The Beauty of the Infinite was one of the most difficult, and rewarding, books I have read. I highly recommend his other works as well. If you are going to start reading Hart, the best book to pick up might be his collection … Continue reading Dear Pastor Friends and Other Christians Who Like to Think – You Should Read David Bentley Hart
The Beauty of the Infinite – Review
Like anyone, I enjoy listening to music. I never learned to play an instrument and I don't really have a critical ear for the skills of musicians. But I have friends who are skilled musicians. We can listen to the same song and because of their understanding of music, they appreciate the song on a … Continue reading The Beauty of the Infinite – Review
Its Holy Week! A few links on Jesus and the Bible for your enjoyment.
Isaiah 50:4-9, one of the readings for Holy Wednesday: The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. 5 The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. 6 I … Continue reading Its Holy Week! A few links on Jesus and the Bible for your enjoyment.
Stories of Conversion: Wolverine, an Atheist Professor and a Former Member of Wesboro Baptist.
Wolverine is a member of the X-Men, portrayed by Jean Valjean...I mean, Hugh Jackman, in the films. He apparently converted to Christianity in the early 1990s due to the influence of fellow mutant, Nightcrawler: (HT: Unsettled Christianity and James McGrath) Here's a cool story of another conversion to Christianity, this time a professor of literature … Continue reading Stories of Conversion: Wolverine, an Atheist Professor and a Former Member of Wesboro Baptist.
Advent – Preparing for the Coming King (Day 17)
I forgot to post yesterday (the text we read was John 3:1-21). It was a busy day, I never got on the computer. Today's verse comes from the Psalms and it was one I needed to hear. Day 17 – God has done Great Things for us - Psalm 118:19-29 19 Open for me the gates … Continue reading Advent – Preparing for the Coming King (Day 17)
