The Journal

Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living." This is my feeble attempt at examining my life.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Review: Prodigal God

10:02 PM Posted by Daniel Rose , No comments
On my vacation I am reading! It's great!  I just finished The Prodigal God by Tim Keller and am going to wade into Peterson's Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places next. But, I wanted to get some thoughts out about Prodigal first.Tim Keller is the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York...

Monday, July 27, 2009

Whatever...

10:53 PM Posted by Daniel Rose No comments
The sermon from July 19 was lost.  So, I am putting up a manuscripted version of it for those that want to take a look at what was said but missed it.  It's not exact but hits the same points.Hebrews 12:18-29We don’t believe that God is who he says he is and therefore we we don’t care.The...

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Love and marriage, love and marriage, USED to go together...

6:47 PM Posted by Daniel Rose No comments
If you are wondering about the effects of the much ballyhooed "Sexual Revolution" of the 1960s then I suggest you take a look at this article. If you are wondering whether or not things have changed in the world then I suggest you read this article. Friends, this is not your world anymore.  The emerging generation has solidified a sexual and moral compass that requires us to help those who are...

Friday, July 17, 2009

Model D - Another exploration of Detroit's farming potential, from Traffic Jam to the classroom

2:14 AM Posted by Daniel Rose No comments
I wrote recently about the necessity for our city to draw people back and experience a revival. This article from Model D is a great example how we could possibly begin the revitalization of Detroit and its outlying areas. Could not the church be the driving force in this transformation and reclamation of the abandoned properties?Model D - Another exploration of Detroit's farming potential, from Traffic...

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

>Are you comfortable?

3:22 PM Posted by Daniel Rose No comments
>When I was in the hospital giving birth to Michael I was bouncing around on the bed a lot. My doctor asked me, What are you doing? I said, I am trying to get comfortable. He responded, with the wisdom of Solomon, You won't be comfortable until it is over. That truth applies to a lot more than childbirth...Posted by Robin Schmidt on July 7th, 2009I had a rough week last week. Maybe you heard....