Gosh darn Christians!In the span of 24 hours, this and this appear on separate blogs, both by men who love Jesus. I swear, we Christian folk must drive those looking in on us completely nutty.I have to admit that I agree more with Michael Spencer than I do with Al Mohler, and I find it … Continue reading What a Confusing Bunch We Are

Although the church may make us nuts sometimes, it is worth it. Please, go read this.

John Paul II 1920-2005If ever it could be said, "Well done, good and faithful servant!", it has already been said, in Heaven, just over the past 36 hours, with the arrival in Glory of Karol Wojtyla.This was a life well led indeed. On the news last night, I heard him speaking, years ago, to a … Continue reading Look to Jesus Christ!

Jesus Christ. Relevant.I came across this website the other day, on a hat tip from Hugh Hewitt. This concept is wonderful to me. Part of the thematic of Veritas is:Veritas Forums are university events that engage students and faculty in discussions about life's hardest questions and the relevance of Jesus Christ to all of life. … Continue reading Searching for True Life

Terri Shiavo 1963-2005

Could it be............?More on this article interview with Brian McClaren:Earlier in 2004, Mel Gibson’s film The Passion of the Christ was touted by many Christians as “the greatest outreach opportunity in 2000 years.” I have not seen the film, but I imagine it is stunning and powerful, and I hope God will use it in … Continue reading Lets Do Good Works and Do Church Differently

"Now is de time vhen we reinvent de church!"One of my favorite Saturday Night Live pieces ever was "Sprockets" with Mike Meyers. The whole Sprockets concept was a fun poke at trendy Europeans and their snooty views of the rest of the world. Some of the best quotes:"You are beautiful and angular.""You disturb me to … Continue reading Theology News and Notes and Dieter

This, by Peggy Noonan, is so worth your reading, I will just shut up.Favorite part:"I do not understand why people who want to save the whales (so do I) find campaigns to save humans so much less arresting. I do not understand their lack of passion. But the save-the-whales people are somehow rarely the stop-abortion-please … Continue reading Another Voice For Terry

Towering Over HumanityThe Wandering Church Homeless Family traveled here today. The place has very fond memories for me, as it is the church where I first really heard that one can have a personal relationship with Jesus, 25 years ago. After listening to the gospel for about nine months, I quietly gave myself, my life, … Continue reading An Easter Surprise

This is not JesusMy 14 year old (Kelly) and her friend (Allison) and I were in the car tonight. The conversation went something like this:Me: "Four more days and I get to eat french fries." (This has been my Lenten dietary exclusion, we were driving past my favorite burger place - In N' Out)Kelly: "Dad, … Continue reading Something Remarkable is Coming