Monthly Archives for November 2010
The Gospel is Killing Me
I love hearing stories about how the gospel is changing people’s lives. In response to last week’s post, Start A Revolt at The Factory, I received the following email. I’m posting this email because I think many people who grow … Continue reading
Pump Up The Jam! (The Best Song from 1989)
I listened to Technotronic’s Pump Up The Jam all the time in 1989. I had no idea what the song meant, but it was catchy. It’s still a fun song and a terrible music video. Question: Who else was a … Continue reading
The Gospel Drives Productivity
Christianity Today recently conducted an interesting interview with Matt Perman about productivity. What does that [productivity] have to do with the gospel? Ironically, we need to realize that we are accepted by God apart from our productivity, on the basis … Continue reading
Start a Revolt at the Idol Factory
“The human heart is a factory of idols…Everyone of us is, from his mother’s womb, expert in inventing idols.” -John Calvin You have a factory in your heart. Early this morning, just like every morning, operations began at the factory. … Continue reading
New Mavericks Photos
Eight days ago a big swell hit Mavericks (which is 15 minutes from my home). The big names flew in overnight from Hawaii to surf it. My brother in-law, Thom, got a call at 4am from Surfline to photograph the … Continue reading
How God Answers Prayers for Growth
John Newton, 1779: I asked the Lord that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of His salvation know, And seek, more earnestly, His face. ’Twas He who taught me thus to pray, And He, … Continue reading
4 Things Every Man Needs
Men aren’t that complicated. I believe there are 4 things every man needs. I believe God created men this way and that these 4 needs of a man are grounded in the first two chapters of the Bible. 1. A … Continue reading
Four Years of Cru!
Cru, Happy Birthday! You are four years old today. These past four years you have brought so much joy to your mom and me. We love you more than you will ever know. You’ve become an incredible older brother to … Continue reading