the Church heroic
The podcast of my message: ‘the Church heroic’ at Calvary Bible Church, Neenah, WI last January. (I haven’t developed a lisp. The microphone taped to my face records funny, I guess.)
The Lausanne Movement
I wanted to take a moment to draw your attention to the continuing progress of the Lausanne Movement, in case you have not heard of it. This movement is the result of a desire to “re-frame Christian mission in a world of social, political, economic, and religious upheaval.” The founders, leaders and participants of this...
vice verses
Man, these guys are awesome! Switchfoot just released another album in a career that has to now be (if it wasn’t already) considered prolific. Vice Verses continues in Switchfoot and Foreman’s tradition of great music used to serve up great lyrics. Maybe its just how this music and poetry fits with my personality and my...
counting stars
Andrew Peterson’s ‘Counting Stars’ album is great.It has been the soundtrack of many of my flights lately. It is excellent musically: a blend of acoustic guitar with some bluegrass roots. But, best of all, it is very weighty lyrically. The songs tackle such topics as parenthood, marital fidelity, romance and pride, all in a poetic...
why help outside the US?
A question I have been asked more than once is: ‘Why go to Africa when there are so many needs here in the US?’ When I wasn’t too surprised to answer, I said something to the effect of: ‘While I am sure we could find ways to serve in the US, I think our skills...
America’s Ugly Exported ”Gospel”
This excerpt from a John Piper sermon is painfully true here in Africa. I have a hunch that those who fly Gulfstreams and drive Bentleys with the money they make peddling this garbage are getting their heaven now.
A letter to Harold Camping and his followers
This is a truly helpful Letter to Harold Camping and Those Who Expected Judgment Day. This letter does well in bringing out the salient lessons from this mess.
