Fairy Tales are glimpses into our cultural psyche. They paint pictures of deeper bits of reality. ABC's Once Upon a Time paints an interesting picture:The town of Storybrooke is under a curse. The people there do not know who they really are because of the curse. There is one woman and a little boy who know the truth. The woman, the Evil Queen is doing everything in her power to conceal the truth....
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Young, Restless, and Re...uh...formed...
At the end of every year people write their evaluation blog posts. Kevin DeYoung has produced his where he critiques the Young, Resltess, and Reformed (YRR) "movement". I want to take a moment and give my own critique. I would encourage you to read his post to get a bit of background and also take note...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
I Know Him!
There aren't many Christmas movies as good as Elf. It's hilarious and it is also poignant. Like most other Christmas movies related to Santa Claus the issue at the center is belief, or the lack thereof. One of the best moments is when Buddy finds ou that Santa is coming to the Mall...This scene has been in my mind for a few days now. I keep thinking about it's illustrative purposes for me as...
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Shootings at Ferndale and VT - What's wrong with the world?
The picture is from the front page of the Detroit News website. Two shootings, one day, two different parts of the country.The question that I see in my Twitter feed is simple: What's wrong with the world?The answer to that question is simple too: We live in a sin soaked world that is broken.Does that...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
If you know a girl then you need to see this.
I am a Daddy of a Princess. She is the apple of my eye. I love her desperately and want more than anything to protect her and keep her from crying. When I look around the world and see the standard of beauty that she is expected to live up to it makes me sick. Below is a great video that gives significant wisdom and insight. If you know a female of the species, you should watch...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Suffering 099...
In our community at Grace Chapel we are currently studying through the Revelation of John. It's a fascinating letter that challenges believers to remain faithful and true to the gospel until Jesus returns. A significant piece of the message is that the follower of Jesus will experience suffering. Life...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
I'm invisible. Can't you see me? I want you to see ME! A Fringe Reflection.
There are few shows that speak to the human condition as regularly and poignantly as Fox Television's Fringe. The most recent episode, "Wallflower" is a parable on the human need to be known.Spoiler Alert - If you have DVR'ed the episode stop reading and come back.The Fringe team has to investigate mounting murders around Boston. Murders that are apparently being done by an invisible man....
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Why?
It's crazy when you begin to self reflect. I don't recommend it. It's not very much fun. You begin to grab hold of some things that you take for granted or take lightly and find that you need to change. I love change.I love changing other things.I hate changing me. Do you want to hear a confession? I truly enjoy social media. One night I was watching a Tigers playoff game and bantering back...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
You Wanna Tip?
This is an image from an article that just hit my news stream and I am sure that it will begin to pop up in more and more places. It's one of those that picks up steam. It's embarrasing and frustrating. It begs a bigger a question...What is the gospel? Scot McKnight has done a great job exploding...
Monday, November 28, 2011
He's Coming!
See the full gallery on PosterousPart of the traditional hanging of the ornaments in our home includes Amy telling the story of each ornament.The first ornament hung is always the same. It's hung in honor of my Mimi. Her legacy will always live because her story will always be told.Over the course of...
Tree Trimming
It's the first year that the Beast and Princess get to "fluff" the tree. They are a little excit...
Friday, November 25, 2011
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The Beast Brings It
[wpvideo I7rh1jHY]Ethan preached a sermon from Luke 15 for a family worship gathering this past weekend. I love that he gets "it".&nb...
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Review: Sherman - The Ruthless Victor by Agostino von Hassell & Ed Breslin
Sherman: The Ruthless Victor (The Generals) by Hassell and Breslin is a nice little biography. It is written in a winsome style, easily engaged, and hits the proper narrative tone for a non-fiction work. I was not sure when I opened this book if it was going to be something that would...
Review: What is the Mission of the Church by DeYoung and Gilbert
What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert is one of the most recent forays into the missional church conversation. They are also engaging in the "good news, good deeds" conversation within this text. In...
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Parentocracy
via donmilleris.comThere are not many posts that I shoot out into the blog realm. But, I thought that this blog post from Donald Miller was especially poignant. Enj...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Go Tigers!
When I think of the Tigers there is but one voice that comes to mind. This is it: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vGEcx4RS...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
From Greek to English, translating "slave"
Have you ever wondered how we get our English translation of the Bible? Here is a nice snapshot. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx06mtApu8k?wmode=transpare...
Monday, September 26, 2011
Mr. September...The Beast!
Ethan is finishing another year of baseball. These pictures are nice little snapshot of the Beast doing his thing. Thanks to Jason Brewer for the pictures.See the full gallery on Poster...
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
I Don't Know How She Does It
On Monday I was hard at work when I received a text from my sweet wife. She suggested lunch and a movie. I can't pass those opportunities up, so I agreed. I had never heard of the movie she wanted to see, but it didn't matter, I just like hanging out with her. Then I watched the trailer:httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSi3LdUrq18I immediately began to fear that 90 minutes, I mean...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Book Review: The Grace of God by Andy Stanley
The The Grace of God by Andy Stanley seeks to make the marvelous and overwhelming concept of God's grace accesible to the every day, average Christian. Stanley traces the theme of God's grace through out the entirety of Scripture. He begins with Genesis and ends with the Great Commission....
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
One Story, One People, One Mission
In my opinion, One by U2 is the greatest song of the 20th century. That's a big statement, I know. But seriously, listen to this and tell me it's not awesome:It strikes me that this could be a theme for the people of God. There is a distinct theme of oneness in the Scriptures. Ephesians puts it this way:"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Review: Radical Together by David Platt
Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God is David Platt's follow up to Radical is well worth the little bit of time that is needed to read it. The best part is the discussion guide in the back. There was nothing new in the text that one didn't find in Radical.OverviewOverall...
I Want To Announce My Presence With Authority
In one of the greatest scenes in movie history LaLoosh is on the mound and after being shaken off, Crash Davis, comes to the mound. LaLoosh will only throw his fastball and Davis wants him to throw something off speed. But LaLoosh demands to throw it to "announce my presence with authority". Davis tips the batter as to the pitch and here is what happens...httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20NEbFeXU7wLaLoosh...
Monday, September 5, 2011
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Charles Schwab and Sovereign Grace
Sovereign grace we have discovered is what propels out into God's mission. Now let's continue to explore Ephesians 1:11-14 to see how else it applies to our lives as followers of Jesus,“11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who...
Friday, August 26, 2011
Book Review - With by Skye Jethani
With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani editor of Leadership Journal has provided for the church an accessible vision to what it means to be the body of Christ.The text follows a straightforward format where Jethani evaluates four postures that most people have before God. The...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Flaming Potatoes and the Sovereignty of God
The previous two posts explored bits and pieces of the Ephesians 1:11-14 and how sovereign grace actually effects the way that we actually live and move and do life.“11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things...
