This piece about my dad, and how his depression impacted my life, is a statement of my faith in Jesus Christ, the one whose Gospel gives hope to dads and sons everywhere.
This is the story of how I was robbed, and blessed, at the same time, by the same man. And how God gives hope to me, my family and my children now, in the midst of my many imperfections.
If you struggle with depression or are touched by it in the life of a father, parent or spouse, may the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you, now and in the future.
This one is, was and always will be, for my dad, and the boat in the backyard.
READ: “The Boat in the Backyard: A father’s depression and a boy who finally understands.”
Phil. 1:20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.
In what may be the SBC’s most significant political development in more than twenty years, convention messengers broke the insider hold on the powerful office of President and elected an outsider with no national connections, agency endorsements or loyalties to the recent controversial policy changes at the IMB. South Carolina Pastor Frank Page took just over 50% of the three-way vote on the first ballot, leaving no doubt that his election was a resounding rejection of the candidacy of Arkansas megachurch pastor Ronnie Floyd, who had received the anointing of the insider group, the endorsement of at least one agency head, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit (according to Floyd in one interview.)
Act 2:1-8 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. (2) And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. (3) And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. (4) And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. (5) Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. (6) And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. (7) And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? (8) And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?
One of the most frustrating conversations I have with my evangelical friends is explaining my strong feelings about the value and importance of using an intentional, Biblical liturgy as the major content of worship as opposed to creating “worshiptainment” events starring Brother Billy Bob and Skip the worship leader.
8. How did the Purpose Driven Life phenomenon change Christian publishing?
I don’t usually pass along single links as posts, but I am sure that many of the IM audience will want to read, save and/or print this transcript of the William Lane Craig- Bart Ehrman Debate. It’s impressive in many ways: scope, depth, congeniality, candor and readability.
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