Category Archives: Theologia

The Light Of A Most Obvious Question: Why Hanging Out With Jesus Is Changing My Christianity

If you enjoyed this piece, you would probably also like this earlier exploration of the significance of the Gospels in the Christian Life. Dedication: A few weeks ago, I listened to an extraordinary sermon, but not extraordinary in the way you might think. The absence of Jesus in the sermon shook me. Jesus was neverContinue reading “The Light Of A Most Obvious Question: Why Hanging Out With Jesus Is Changing My Christianity”

Entrusted With The Remains: A Prayer For The Church Of The Present

Sitting about a foot away from me, next to my desk, is a green suitcase containing 22 small notebooks, each one full of pages of handwritten notes. The notes are my childhood pastor’s sermon notes; notes spanning more than 30 years of ministry and many different churches. They were given to me as a gift,Continue reading “Entrusted With The Remains: A Prayer For The Church Of The Present”

What will be the response to Paul Proctor?

Adrian Rogers, longtime pastor, preacher and denominational leader in the SBC, passed away today. A faithful Gospel warrior, he fought the good fight. But according to Paul Proctor, another deceased Southern Baptist pastor, Kyle Lake, was probably killed by God to send a warning of his judgement to the emerging church.

Kyle Lake: Laughter In The Waters of Death

Kyle Lake died in the waters of Baptism at the University Baptist Church in Waco this past Sunday. You’ve all read the story, and I’d like to, respectfully, say a few words about a fellow minister whom I did not know, but whose life, ministry and death represent all preachers, and all Christians. One ofContinue reading “Kyle Lake: Laughter In The Waters of Death”

Smelling Calvinism On My Breath: How The SBC Looks From Under The Table

Every so often, I daydream about what I would say if I had to defend myself as having been a member of or sympathetic with that nefarious group known as “The Southern Baptist Founder’s Movement.” The Founder’s Movement is a group of self-conscious, non-apologetic Calvinists who want nothing more than to return the SBC toContinue reading “Smelling Calvinism On My Breath: How The SBC Looks From Under The Table”

High Culture, Low Lifes and Judgement In The Household of God: Answering That Tattoo/Piercing Question

Because I work with students, many of them not Christians, but mostly with some Christian background, I get a lot of questions about certain topics. I could probably post a “Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions From My Students” and you would be surprised at what is not on that list. Understanding that I am campusContinue reading “High Culture, Low Lifes and Judgement In The Household of God: Answering That Tattoo/Piercing Question”

Mohler and Moore on Southern Baptists, Southern Seminary and Alcohol: A meandering response to the forum

Steve McCoy at Reformissionary, recently linked to a forum at Southern Seminary where Drs. Russell Moore and Al Mohler discussed the seminary’s position on the use of alcohol. (Total abstinence is a requirement for teachers and students. Violators will be dismissed.) I welcome this forum, and hope it signals a discussion of the topic. LetContinue reading “Mohler and Moore on Southern Baptists, Southern Seminary and Alcohol: A meandering response to the forum”

Shrinking Greatness To Fit The Screen :What worries me about evangelicals and the Narnia films

In December, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (LWW) will be released to the big screen. Probably no single piece of Christian literature has been enjoyed and passed on by so many people, Christian and not, as LWW. The expectation among lovers of the Narnia books and C.S. Lewis in general is strong. Frankly,Continue reading “Shrinking Greatness To Fit The Screen :What worries me about evangelicals and the Narnia films”