Precision, Truth, Humor, and Conviction :: Thank You, Stanley Hauerwas

It is no secret that among my favorite theologians Stanley Hauerwas stands tall.  My closest friends who have read Hauerwas’s “work” recognize how my theology has been influenced by his thought, his cantankerousness, his wit, and, most importantly, his love for the church.  I am not just a “fan” of Hauerwas.  I have done my [...]

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Stuff I’ve Written for Collide Magazine

This past year I have had a couple of pieces accepted for publication by the folks over at Collide Magazine.  Thanks to Jeff, Scott, and the rest of the crew there for the opportunity to take part in the dialogue on church and media.  I’ve had some friends ask about my work and if they [...]

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Who are your theological influences?

This past weekend I began asking friends on Facebook and Twitter, “Who are your most significant theological influences?”  I wanted to ponder the question, but didn’t want to do so alone.  As I considered persons who had impacted my life, I thought that opening a conversation with others regarding those who have molded their Christian [...]

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Lawsuit Against God? Case Dismissed.

This article from the BBC notes that a lawsuit filed in the state of Nebraska against God has been dropped.  Here is an excerpt: A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served. The suit was launched by Nebraska state senator [...]

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Shopping Mall

It’s been a while since I’ve been in a shopping mall. Today Molly wanted to stop off at Oak Park Mall and shop for an outfit to wear to her 10 year high school reunion, which is coming up in about two weeks.  Finding the right clothes is important for this type of thing. Since [...]

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On Relevance and Re-imagining

In recent years it has become increasingly popular to discuss “re-imagining” or “re-imaging” the life of faith, the form of the church, the gospel–the list could go on.  I’ve been an advocate of these conversations.  People are crying out that the church needs renewal, the gospel needs to be clearly preached, the name of Jesus [...]

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Reflection (Past); Vision (Future)

It is raining. Today has been a productive day, though quantifying “production” may be problematic.  The measure by which I have determined that today was good is not economic, nor based upon industry.  I cannot show you something that I have produced (apart from this blog post), though my day has been wrapped up in [...]

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Book Review :: Timothy Keller’s Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

Everyone likes a good book that provides tools for apologetics, right?  Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, has provided an articulate, readable, and helpful book for thinking people who seek to better understand and explain Christian belief.  In this work he provides answers to some of the most common objections raised concerning [...]

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The Church Basement Roadshow

Tony Jones, Doug Padgitt, and Mark Scandrette hit the road for this Emergent adventure to “preach, sing, and sell healing balm in church basements from San Diego to New York.”  According to this website, the hearers “will be entertained, to be sure, but, more importantly, they will be given a vision of an alternative Christianity…of adventurous [...]

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Live Fast…and Pray Fast?

Pretty fascinating ad from Diesel.  This reminds me of a quote from The Forgotten Ways. I was trained as a marketer and advertiser before I came to Christ, and when I look at the power of consumerism and of the market in our lives, I have little doubt that in consumerism we are now dealing [...]

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