The pastor had decided to start a small group. Everyone says it is the way to grow your church, or to grow a deeper sense of community. Thursday night a dozen people showed up. They met. They left in frustration. What went wrong? They all brought conflicting expectations. Some wanted the group to be a […]
And Who Is Your God? Heidelberg and the Trinity
Someone knocks at your door. They want to convert you to their faith. What is the crucial issue? What about someone who doesn’t knock, on the premise that all kinds of beliefs are okay. What is at stake? They might want to talk about Jesus. They probably claim the name Christian. One crucial underlying question […]
Need Hope in Dark Places? Look at Jesus’ Descent into Hell
It is possible in a theological statement to get something quite wrong, and yet, at the same time, to say something good and true and helpful. In a way, that may be the only kind of theological statement we can make. I think that is what happens in Question 44 of the Heidelberg Catechism. (I’ve […]
Praying On Your Smart Phone: Review of 4 iOS Apps for the “Divine Office”
Wouldn’t St. Benedict be surprised to find people praying the Divine Office on their smart phones? Okay, he would be surprised if he even heard about smart phones. Or not-so-smart phones. Or telegraphs for that matter. As I describe in my book, Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray with History’s Best Teachers (InterVarsity Press 2012) the practice of […]
Guest Post at Chad R. Allen’s Place: “5 Ways to Take Your Writing to the Next Level”
I am thrilled and honored to have a guest post today on Chad R. Allen’s blog! Those of you who connect with me through Facebook (have I mentioned how much I’d love it if the rest of you would like my Facebook page?) will probably know that last January Chad R. Allen, editorial director of Baker […]
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