Monthly Archives for October 2010
Consider Jesus: 2nd Printing
I was recently told that my guide to the book of Hebrews has gone into its 2nd printing. Go buy it! You can start by downloading a sample pdf. Below is a description of Consider Jesus: Jesus Christ – it’s … Continue reading
How to Rescue Chilean Miners
This Wall Street Journal image is the best image I’ve seen of the rescue operation at the San Jose Mine in Chile. This historic rescue involves incarnation-like movement: -The rescuer leaves the safety above to descend into a dark and … Continue reading
When Plans Fail and Dreams Die
I stayed up late into the night talking to my brother on the phone last night. Last night we talked about when plans fail and dreams die. I’m realizing that some days life feels like a lament Psalm, and that … Continue reading
The Power of Visual Thinking
Clive Thompson on the power of visual thinking in Wired magazine: When I went online to shop for a laptop this summer, I faced a blizzard of choices. Was an ultralight worth the price, or would a heavier model do? … Continue reading
Believe Deep in Your Guts That You’re Speaking of the Most Dynamite Force in the Universe
Power surrounds us. Everywhere you look in America you see objects of power that impress and intimidate. The challenge for followers of Jesus is to believe, and to actually experience, that the power of the gospel is more powerful, more … Continue reading
Gus (Augustine) David Buzzard is Born!
Yesterday we celebrated the 2nd birthday of my middle son, Hudson. TODAY my 3rd son was born. Taylor and I arrived at the hospital at 2am. By 4:54am we were holding our new son. He’s 6 pounds., 12 ounces. and … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Hudson!
Happy 2nd birthday to my middle son, Hudson John Buzzard. Hudson, happy birthday! These two years of life with you have been so fun, and have gone by so fast. You’re the middle son in our family and you hold … Continue reading
Fred Sanders, The Deep Things of God
It’s rare that a book prompts me to pause reading in order to worship God. Reading Fred Sanders’ new book, The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything, led to many spontaneous pauses and praises. This happened a … Continue reading
Be Generous in Giving Your Life to the Lord
I wish, finally, to address you, dear young people, and to repeat these words to you with affection: be generous in giving your life to the Lord. Do not be afraid! You have nothing to fear, because God is the … Continue reading