Monthly Archives: April 2010

it’s only money

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

I liked this story and decided to turn it into a devotional for Our Daily Journey.  It’s a good reminder for me. read > Luke 12:13-21 “Beware!  Guard against every kind of greed.  Life is not measured by how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Theology | 2 Comments

these golden years

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

Life is tough right now in Michigan, but I heard some encouraging items over the weekend that remind us that life here is better than we think. 1. Alvin Plantinga will soon retire to Grand Rapids to teach part-time at … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellaneous, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

the moody bump

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

I just returned from two encouraging days with the men of Moody Bible Institute—I’m not aware of another place which has as much rich tradition and present vitality—and I left with the distinct impression that the church is going to … Continue reading →

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smashing serpents

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

Here is my latest entry for Our Daily Journey, where near the end I abandon the wisdom of my teachers and experiment with allegory. In my defense: 1) If you are going to experiment with allegorical interpretation, then a devotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 8 Comments

who is your nemesis?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

I don’t remember how we got off track, but about a month ago one of my class discussions took a brief detour on the value of having a theological nemesis. Batman had the Joker, Superman had Lex Luthor, and Spiderman … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 18 Comments

reflections on THE resurrection

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

I encountered two significant mistakes this Easter season that cheapen and distort the resurrection of our Lord beyond recognition. I list them here in the hope that I never hear them again. 1. Emphasizing the Principle of resurrection over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 9 Comments

marketing repentance

Posted on April 10, 2010 by

I’m sure that you have seen the new Tiger Woods’ television ad for Nike.  The 30-second spot features Tiger staring into the camera as the voice of his late father Earl says: “Tiger, I am more prone to being inquisitive, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Worldview, Theology | 2 Comments

America’s finest

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

Last week I made the time to carefully read through George Marsden’s magisterial biography, Jonathan Edwards:  A Life. This is an important book for pastors, especially those in America.  It seems important to know the finest pastor-theologian that our country … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 23 Comments

this we believe

Posted on April 7, 2010 by

I have been researching and drafting confessions, and I’ve discovered a few surprises which I will share soon.  But first I would appreciate any thoughts which you might have on this one.  I wrote this for a nondenominational church which … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 14 Comments

no free lunch

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

It is popular today to say that God didn’t need Jesus to die in order to forgive us.  If God loved us so much why didn’t he merely wave his hand and say all was forgiven?  What kind of vengeful … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 40 Comments