Monthly Archives: October 2006

So this is a bit of a more laid-back week for me, and with good reason. I’m taking a very difficult Hebrew class right now, and this week included some major assignments and quizzes. I’m out of the woods now. … Continue reading →

We’re missing boldness from our Christianity. Christianity is not weak and wimpy. As soldiers of a heavenly kingdom, we do violence against forces of darkness each and every day. Our program of violence is carried out in numerous ways. Sharing … Continue reading →

No, not the kind you live in, silly, the kind you watch on your laptop. http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/300/trailer1/large.html This is the trailer to the upcoming movie, “300,” an adaptation of the story of the battle of Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans stood against … Continue reading →

This has been a great discussion, and I’m thankful to everyone who wrote thoughtful comments. Helpful stuff. I want to say a quick word about the idea that I’m working against any one type of church. I’m not addressing any … Continue reading →

Thanks to all who recently commented on the contextualization discussion. Glad to know someone’s out there. (If a blog is posted in the forest and noone views it, is it still a blog? Hmmm. Ponder that one for a while.) … Continue reading →

When it comes down to it, Scripture and its principles are the foundation for all our thinking on the church. How refreshing that Scripture supports wholeheartedly the idea of contextualization. Here are some arguments: 1) Paul circumcising Timothy in order … Continue reading →

Just to show you I do read the comments on this blog, I want to use a comment left today to continue the discussion on church contextualization, the idea that churches tailor themselves to a certain region or culture. Here’s … Continue reading →

Subtle title, I know. I go for the tricky stuff on this blog. Seriously, everybody contextualizes. If you’re not familiar with this term or this conversation, I’m saying that everybody adapts the gospel to their own particular region and culture. … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesting question: does your church target a certain group or type of person? Or do they claim that they are only interested in reaching Christians and saving the lost? This question is relevant today because a group of … Continue reading →