A Review of “Love and Quasars: An Astrophysicist Reconciles Faith and Science” by Paul Wallace, Part 2. In Chapter 1- Two Ways of Seeing the Sun: Through the Eyes of Faith or the Eyes of Science? Wallace describes the childhood … [Continue reading...]
The glory of God’s people?
6 Nov by
You have heard it said...but I have said to you... • Jesus • • • It was one of those small epiphanies that sometimes come in church. It happened to me last Sunday. The congregation was reading Psalm 149 responsively. I love … [Continue reading...]
Not so far
5 Nov by
On Sunday our church commemorated All Saints Sunday. For many reasons, but particularly since I have engaged in work as a hospice chaplain, it has become one of my favorite Sundays of the year. It is not an easy Sunday. The day is … [Continue reading...]
Monday with Michael Spencer: Standing on My Own Trap Door?
4 Nov by
Monday with Michael Spencer Standing on My Own Trap Door? (excerpt from Nov 2008) I can’t recall the author but I once read someone who portrayed evangelical Christians as people using all their abilities to get other people … [Continue reading...]
Litany and Prayers for All Saints 2019
3 Nov by
Litany and Prayers for All Saints 2019 This year, on All Saints Sunday, I will replace my sermon in our Lutheran church with a responsive litany, spoken with the congregation. We will follow with the Apostles' Creed and then … [Continue reading...]
Saturday Brunch, November 2, 2019
2 Nov by
Hello, friends, and welcome to the weekend. Ready for brunch? It's November 2019 and Los Angeles is in a state of urban decay. The population has exploded to 106 million people, and humans face a new threat from manufactured … [Continue reading...]
Wanted: Someone to inflame the romantic imagination of Christianity
1 Nov by
Wanted: Someone to inflame the romantic imagination of Christianity From Ron Rolheiser [We] need a new Francis of Assisi: We need someone, man or woman, who can re-inflame the romantic imagination of Christianity. Francis was a … [Continue reading...]
A Review of “Love and Quasars: An Astrophysicist Reconciles Faith and Science” by Paul Wallace
31 Oct by
A Review of “Love and Quasars: An Astrophysicist Reconciles Faith and Science” by Paul Wallace We are going to review the book, “Love and Quasars: An Astrophysicist Reconciles Faith and Science” by Paul Wallace. From the … [Continue reading...]
It’s Official: Halloween Now Sucks
30 Oct by
Halloween sucks. There, I said it. It used to be cool; now it’s jumped the shark. Trick or treating is great. What kid doesn’t love dressing up, going door to door and getting candy! What adult doesn’t love seeing the kids … [Continue reading...]
Please, just say it
There is no case that can be made biblically for a woman preacher. Period. Paragraph. End of discussion. • John MacArthur • • • Last week, John MacArthur celebrated 50 years in the pastorate at a conference at his … [Continue reading...]