[UPDATE: Justin Taylor calls me out for saying this is at least partially about the “forbidden zone” of critiquing Piper’s theology. But not to worry; Steve Hays is here to show us how to blog. Read Rick Phillip’s reaction to Roger Olson’s criticism of John Piper. HT to John H for the head’s up.] IContinue reading “Riffs: 09:03:07: Is Roger Olson Committing Blasphemy?”
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Post-Evangelicals and the Path of Catholic Spirituality
In Ian Morgan Cron’s book Chasing Francis, (reviewed below) burned-out pastor Chase Falson calls his Uncle Kenny- A Franciscan priest- to begin his path of rediscovering his faith. His pilgrimage takes him through the world of Saint Francis and into a discovery of the faith-tradition of Catholicism. Falson returns to his evangelicalism with a richContinue reading “Post-Evangelicals and the Path of Catholic Spirituality”
No Riffs/Just Read: Jared Wilson on the “Cool/Uncool” Christian Videos
It’s not often that I don’t have anything to say, but I would insult you to try and add to anything my brother Jared Wilson says in this post lamenting the “cool Christian/uncool Christian” video ads used by some churches. This is raw, honest, real stuff. It’s the lament for and about the gospel weContinue reading “No Riffs/Just Read: Jared Wilson on the “Cool/Uncool” Christian Videos”
Riffing On Me: Jared Wilson’s “The Hard Stuff of Real Lives.”
I don’t usually link people who riff on my work, but I have tremendous respect for Jared at Gospel Driven Church, and his use of one of my better pieces “To Know We’re Not Alone,” is a real honor. Take a moment and read “The Hard Stuff of Real Lives.” I want you to readContinue reading “Riffing On Me: Jared Wilson’s “The Hard Stuff of Real Lives.””
The Eugene Peterson Book That Turned My World Upside Down
I’d read Eugene Peterson for a while in his IVP Old Testament books when I purchased and read a book on pastoral ministry called Working the Angles. Wow. No book in my library is more underlined. This is what I needed to hear in seminary. It’s what I needed to hear from older men inContinue reading “The Eugene Peterson Book That Turned My World Upside Down”
Riffs: 08:20:07: The White Horse Inn on Dying With Unconfessed Sin
The August 19th edition of the White Horse Inn contains a large segment of interviews asking people at a Christian conference what happens to a person if they died with unconfessed sin. Whatever you do, get this podcast/mp3, listen to it and keep it around. The answers may or may not shock you, depending onContinue reading “Riffs: 08:20:07: The White Horse Inn on Dying With Unconfessed Sin”
A Response to Jon
I’ve closed the comments on this one since the original post containing the comment was removed. You can still read my response here.
Riffs: 07:23:07: Religion: A Test of Faith by Amy Welborn
Riffs are posts launching off from good work from other bloggers. The inimitable Amy Welborn reviews and reacts to the first person story of an LA Times religion reporter who lost his evangelicalism, Catholicism and, eventually, faith entirely as a result of what he saw on the religion beat. Clergy scandals figure prominently in theContinue reading “Riffs: 07:23:07: Religion: A Test of Faith by Amy Welborn”
Riffs: 07:02:07: John Piper on Why Christian Children Should Be Confused
UPDATE: Read Greg’s story prompted by this post, and feel free to add your own. I’m listening to John Piper’s program, Desiring God Radio, for July the 2nd, and the topic is “Pastoral Thoughts on the Doctrine of Election.” (Available in print and in audio.) It’s a good topic and a well-done program, but inContinue reading “Riffs: 07:02:07: John Piper on Why Christian Children Should Be Confused”
Riffs 06:30:07: Mark Shea on Measuring Doctrine by Poetry
It’s irritating that a really helpful piece of thinking is on a podcast, but it’s a short one: The June 29th Catholic Exchange Podcast with Mark Shea. It’s entitled “Measuring Doctrine by Poetry.” Protestants be warned: ignore the Marian devotional context and Shea’s general snarkiness towards evangelicalism. Truly Reformed and theology geeks: take proper offenseContinue reading “Riffs 06:30:07: Mark Shea on Measuring Doctrine by Poetry”
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