Not long ago, I had a theological conversation with one of my sons. We ended up talking about sin. Out of nowhere he declared, “I believe you can so much that God will not let you into heaven.” “Can you sin so much that God will stop loving you?” I asked. “No. God will never […]
Stop Reading the Bible!
Yesterday, Caleb and I went to Houston where I preached for the New Beginnings Church. It was my third time to preach there, but my first to bring one of my boys along. Before the gathering started, we were sitting up front and Caleb was thumbing through the Gospel of Mark in my Bible. He […]
February 21, 2011 by 8 Comments
A Box Full of Ticket Stubs
What do you want for your birthday? My answer to that question has changed over the past three decades. It used to be all about toys and electronics. My wish list was full of expensive gadgets I had no chance of getting. As I’ve gotten older, I want less stuff and more experiences. Last Saturday […]
February 2, 2011 by 3 Comments
Things I Want to Pass on to my Boys
At Garnett today, we did a combo baby dedication/mother’s day celebration. It seemed to fit together really well. I also started a series of teachings where I’m going to interact with UnChristian and They Like Jesus but not the Church. Two very good books that I predict will generate some good discussion and reflection. I […]
May 11, 2008 by 4 Comments
Initiation Rites
Mark Riddle is talking some sense over at his site. In addition to viewing kids as expendable culture gives no meaningful way to help children to become adults. There isn’t a marker or defining moment that declares “yesterday you where a child, today you are a man/woman.” Adolescence (the process of becoming an adult)(something we […]
January 9, 2003 by Leave a Comment
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