“Whoever can give his people better stories than the ones they live is like the priest in whose hands common bread and wine become capable of feeding the very soul.” Hugh Kenner
Boring Words
Here’s the transcript of an actual conversation that occurred between the three Hodges men in the bathroom of our local movie theater as we stood staring at the wall doing our business. Elijah (age 6): Dad, where did you learn to do that preaching stuff you do? Caleb (age 7): I know. Wade: Where? Caleb: […]
February 10, 2009 by 8 Comments
XXXVI
Today is my birthday. It’s been a good one so far. I think I’m going to look back at my 35th year and say it was a pivotal one for me. In the last six months, I’ve made some major changes in my life. I sought help for my depression. I started doing Crossfit. I […]
January 29, 2009 by 4 Comments
The Mission of God
I’m finishing up The Mission of God by Christopher J. Wright. Scot McKnight has recommended this book like crazy and I understand why. It provides a rock solid argument for the missional nature of Scripture and helps us see that God as the very first missionary. Get this book and read it. If you preach, […]
January 20, 2009 by 3 Comments
Does Lust Discriminate?
Most of the material I’ve read so far seems to assume that lust is a problem that is eating men alive. But what about the ladies? Do women struggle with lust too or is it a male-dominated issue? Any ladies out there want to comment?
January 8, 2009 by 14 Comments
A Great Story from Reilly
Check out this great story from Rick Reilly.
January 6, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Getting Into the Christmas Spirit
I wrote in a previous post about having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. That’s not the case anymore. I’m fully in the spirit of the season and ready to celebrate Christmas. Over the years I’ve picked up a number of tricks that help me get into the spirit. This year going to […]
December 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The Christmas Spirit
As I get older, it seems I have to work a little harder to get into the Christmas spirit each year. Last year, I never really felt Christmassy. So, I’m thinking strategically about what I need to do to put myself in the correct posture to receive the spirit of Christmas. Before I share my […]
December 11, 2008 by 14 Comments
Do We Follow the Bible or Jesus?
I’ve been thinking a lot about what Jesus means in Matthew 5:17-20. He calls his disciples to a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees. How is this possible? I think it’s possible by following Jesus and his interpretation of Scripture as articulated through is words and embodied by his deeds. What is the difference […]
December 3, 2008 by 24 Comments
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