Some of my favorite non-fiction, non-Christian books are "looks under the hood" of movements, organizations, and individuals. Books such as Moneyball by Michael Lewis and The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell take an objective look at situations and people who have changed the landscape of their particular field or context. Their formula is fairly simple... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Behold The Beauty of the Lord: Praying With Icons – Henri Nouwen
Behold the Beauty of the Lord: Praying with Icons by Henri J.M. Nouwen My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am a Texas boy raised in a Southern Baptist church. I work at a private Baptist college. The use of Icons in Christian worship or spiritual practice is not something that has ever been in... Continue Reading →
Who I Turn To For Inspiration
In memory of Dallas Willard, who died today at the age of 77, I am posting some of my favorite Dallas themed posts. For more on his death and his legacy, see my Storify here. Dallas Willard is a hero of mine. His book, The Divine Conspiracy, opened up a completely new way of living out... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Mentors: Dallas Willard
In memory of Dallas Willard, who died today at the age of 77, I am posting some of my favorite Dallas themed posts. For more on his death and his legacy, see my Storify here. This week, I am profiling people who have had the most influence on my Christian spiritual life. Today's profile is... Continue Reading →
The Revolution
Dallas Willard once said there are no human solutions to human problems. The blame game that is so widespread post-Sandy Hook leaves me hollow. We all want to do something but what we really want is someone else to do something - thus the cry for gun control laws. In the Revolution of Character, Dallas... Continue Reading →
Running And The Christian Spiritual Life
I am still running and training for the Dallas Marathon. This year, I am trying not to let my spiritual life take a back seat to my running. Here are a few things that have helped. Community Bible Experience - Take the New Testament, remove all of the chapter and verse identification, as well as... Continue Reading →
Scripture Reading While You Run
Like last fall, I am training for the Dallas Marathon.* Though I try to find training programs that limit my mileage to a manageable number there is still no substitute for putting in the running miles. The best audio version/podcast of scripture that I have found is Pray-as-You-Go. It is on iTunes and can be... Continue Reading →
Committing Murder In Your Heart
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who... Continue Reading →
Practicing The Commands Of Jesus Can Be A Natural Thing To Do
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything... Continue Reading →
Walk Towards The Light
In Matt. 5 Jesus says, "You are the light of the world." But in John 8, he says that, "I am the light of the world." Which is it? It is both. Read the rest of John 8. "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” By following... Continue Reading →