New JSS Post + Podcasts + Notes on Carlin + Cornerstone

I have a new post at Jesus Shaped Spirituality called “Jesus Says Cross the Line.” I have all the stuff with me for a podcast, but it’s hard to do podcast production when you are on the road. I’m sorry to not get something out this week, and I’ll do my best, but this isContinue reading “New JSS Post + Podcasts + Notes on Carlin + Cornerstone”

Sabbatical Journal: Baseball Week

It’s Thursday of “Baseball Week,” and I’m in a library getting some of my Cornerstone talks polished off before heading for central Ohio to meet my daughter and son-in-law. Sabbatical is certainly rushing by. Yesterday’s day game gave me a really nice case of sunburned knees. Knees. It’s so much like my life to getContinue reading “Sabbatical Journal: Baseball Week”

Pray at the Pump: A Meditation on Jesus and Economic Discipleship

Here’s the current post at my new blog, and an example of what you will be reading there in the future. Several days ago, I posted an invitation to discuss Jesus and Gas Prices on this blog. It’s a topic that, to a large extent, will reveal how much we really can engage our imaginationContinue reading “Pray at the Pump: A Meditation on Jesus and Economic Discipleship”

Jesus Shaped Update: How does the New Testament Speak of the Church?

The latest post at Jesus Shaped Spirituality is a basic discussion of how the New Testament speaks of the church. Remember that most of my writing- aside from podcasts, book reviews and a few odds and ends- will be moving to Jesus Shaped Spirituality. The current address is http://www.jesusshaped.wordpress.com, but JesusShaped.com will be available soon.Continue reading “Jesus Shaped Update: How does the New Testament Speak of the Church?”

Sabbatical Journal: Wheaton and RZIM

I’m on the campus of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois at the Ravi Zacharias Summer Institute. Outstanding conference. I am especially enjoying the teaching of Dr. Chris Mitchell doing an overview of the entire Bible. Our sessions have all been in the massive Billy Graham Center. Part of this building is a Graham Museum, whichContinue reading “Sabbatical Journal: Wheaton and RZIM”

iMonk 101: Big Money for a Little Piece of Paper (Dedicated to “Dr.” Johnny Hunt)

Since new SBC President “Dr.” Johnny Hunt is having a bit of an academic credentials crisis, I thought it would be a good time for me to say I understand the feeling that drives us to do things like order a Ph.d from the back of a comic book. So here’s an essay where IContinue reading “iMonk 101: Big Money for a Little Piece of Paper (Dedicated to “Dr.” Johnny Hunt)”