Monthly Archives: July 2009

better than you think

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

[I am trying to hate Tim Tebow]. I’m sure he is a fine Christian man, but a couple of years ago his Florida Gators defeated my Ohio State Buckeyes in the national championship game, turning a proud program and sweater … Continue reading →

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beer is not the answer

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

In his excellent book, Unpacking Forgiveness, Chris Brauns makes the point that forgiveness means reconciliation, and it’s impossible to be reconciled with someone who has not repented and asked for forgiveness. Since no party has yet admitted they were wrong, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Worldview, Politics, Theology | 15 Comments

close to home

Posted on July 25, 2009 by

How’s this for serendipity?  Yesterday a girl ran over my parents’ mailbox.  She was texting.

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hang up already

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

Maureen Dowd, a columnist who is always fun to read, has a good column today on the evils of driving while talking on a cell phone. I understand that there are exceptions and emergencies, but as someone who drives a … Continue reading →

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global warming, please!

Posted on July 20, 2009 by

Unless the new GM sells a lot more SUV’s in West Michigan this week, we will set the record for the coldest July ever (or at least since 1870, when we started keeping track of such things).   I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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wright and wrongs

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

I know I should probably return to Wright’s “Justification” and give a full review, but I am so disappointed by his lack of clarity (per our last discussion) that I’m not sure it’s worth it.  I think it’s a good … Continue reading →

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christian cliches

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

My good buddy Zach Bartels has written a provocative post on Christian buzzwords.  My own pet peeve, which may not bother most of you, is how Christians ask God to bless or help or do something for “those we come … Continue reading →

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what to read for the reformation and modern church

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Again, feel free to add your recommendations.  And I apologize for the formatting issues. 4. Reformation Church a. Survey George, Timothy.  Theology of the Reformers.  Nashville:  Broadman Press, 1999. MacCulloch, Diarmaid.  The Reformation:  A History.  New York:  Penguin Books, 2003.  … Continue reading →

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what to read in the early and medieval church

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

A pastor asked me what he could read for a basic understanding of historical theology.  Out of all the great books out there, here is what I recommended.  I don’t claim that this is an exhaustive list, but it will … Continue reading →

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wright at the helm

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

Here is a link to the first of four posts by Paul Helm on Wright’s Justification. Helm does a good job of explaining that, for all its good points, Wright’s book isn’t as clear on key points as it should … Continue reading →

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