Book Review: Renovation of the Church: What Happens When A Seeker Church Discovers Spiritual Formation – Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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