Over the past several years, I have heard a swirl of differing opinions on the whole Harry Potter phenom. While some opinions are rather ill-thought out, other comments seem to be much more rational.Tonight, I read this wonderful little article in Christianity Today, that seemed to sum up the whole Harry Potter series quite well.Would … Continue reading Silly Behavior About Harry Potter

Here is something interesting. When I Google "the church drunk uncle", I get my own blog! Chalk up another great blow on my behalf for Jesus and evangelism. I should get some form of award from the people at GlogBlogCon.Strangely enough, I actually had a Drunk Uncle when I was growing up. He was a … Continue reading The Drunk Uncle

Rock on.

More from Henri Nouwen:"Those who are marginal in the world are central in the Church, and that is how it is supposed to be! Thus we are called as members of the Church to keep going to the margins of our society. The homeless, the starving, parentless children, people with AIDS, our emotionally disturbed brothers … Continue reading The Poor and the Margins of the Church

Several days ago, I shared with you about Dr. David Scholer. If you want to hear a heartfelt message about living with cancer, go here. I have never heard anything like this, particularly the comments about Romans 8.Yesterday, I had the opportunity to hear an interesting and haunting message on these verses from Dr. Frederick … Continue reading Living, Dying, Healing, and Sharing

The casket of civil rights icon Rosa Parks lays in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 in Washington. Parks inspired the civil rights movement by refusing to give up a seat on a city bus to a white man. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool) From the back of … Continue reading The Last Shall Be First

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In about two weeks, my Mom and Dad, now 84 and 85, will be moving here. Moving to a two bedroom unit in a brand new assisted living facility. My wife Nancy and I are comfortable with the values of the facility in which Mom and Dad will be living, and with the Christian concern … Continue reading Is This a Good Choice?

Tonight, I ate my dinner, in the car. In the driveway, in the dark. No, I did not get in trouble with my wife. I was glued to the TV set, and then.....the power went out in our neighborhood! Arggg! Out to the car! The UCLA Bruins were in the midst a yet another (count … Continue reading Again, and Again, and Again, and AGAIN!

This is David Scholer. He is a professor of New Testament at Fuller Seminary near our home. We have a connection to Dr. Scholer through our de facto family member Jill Williams, who is a residential-scholar-guest-friend in our home, and is taking a class with Dr. Scholer.What do you think of when you hear the … Continue reading A Remarkable Journey – David Scholer, ThD