Status Quo Was The Status Quo

I was recently scanning the “Religion” message forum – a place for open discussion of all things religious – on Amazon.com and I came across a very interesting “thread.” It was titled: What would the world be today if Jesus and Christianity had never existed?
Now I must admit I’ve never considered this question [...]

For the Purpose of Godliness… Bible Intake

So I’m back to start the next chapter: Bible Intake Part 1.
The alternative to discipline is disaster. No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God’s word. There is no substitute for it. Lord, I confess that often I honor you with my lips but neglect you in my heart. I am often [...]

For the Purpose of Godliness… Discipline

Donald Whitney has written a book on spiritual disciplines. It is quite good. Here are my reflections on the first chapter.
Just opened my new book on discipline by Donald Whitney. This is a great book I’m looking forward to it. I will be writing more about it.

1 Timothy 4:7 says “Discipline yourself for [...]

Church and State

Matthew 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
It seems that the Reverend Wright controversy will never die. And I say why should it? His statements were caustic and hateful. He spoke against his country and its leadership and for the opposition of our [...]

Reality!

Every Thursday night (with just a few exceptions), I play guitar and lead worship at my church for a service known as Reality. Philip Brown usually speaks (on the gospel). It meets on Thursday night at 7 pm. Its a great time of worship and fellowship, a time of real relationships with [...]

A Poem

This is a poem I wrote based on something Flannery O’Connor said about faith not being an electric blanket. It reminded me of a passage in Luke. Hence the title.

Luke 9:58

The man who came to Jesus
Was told to count the cost.
Faith’s no electric blanket.
It will lead you [...]

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

There is a new movie coming out this Friday night (April 18, 2008). It is probably the most anticipated documentary ever to hit the screens:
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed.

This film stars many scientists with varying views on evolution, Intelligent Design theory, neo-Darwinism and Social Darwinism. Former presidential speechwriter/comedian/game show host Ben Stein does most of [...]