Monthly Archives for January 2011
15 Books on “The Gospel for Christians”
Tullian Tchividjian has compiled a list of fifteen books about the gospel, fifteen books that show how the gospel is just as much for Christians as it is for non-Christians. This is a great list. Read the list, then read … Continue reading
You Are Building Your Life on Somebody’s Words
You are building your life on somebody’s words. Words form the foundation of every life. Whose words are you building your life on? There are many options. You can build your life on: Your non-stop negative self-talk What a false … Continue reading
Pastors, Press the Boundaries of What is Possible
Easter keeps reminding us pastors that the church is the result of something that God in Jesus Christ has done, not something we have done…We therefore ought to press the boundaries of what is possible and what is impossible in … Continue reading
God Wants Content Discontent Leaders
God wants content discontent leaders. God wants content leaders, leaders who are deeply happy in God. It’s hard to follow someone who is perpetually unhappy and pessimistic. And, God wants discontent leaders, leaders who are deeply unhappy with the status … Continue reading
The Triumph of the Exclusively Therapeutic
Kevin DeYoung has written a wise piece about the Tucson assassination and how blame is being assigned. Read the whole post. Here is an excerpt: To be sure, mental illness is real but it does not honor those who endure … Continue reading
Parenting a Child With Autism
Over the Christmas break my family gathered in Santa Cruz for a few days of fun and relaxation. We got some great photos of my nephew, Brody, playing at the beach. I’ve never seen Brody so happy. My brother took … Continue reading
How to Focus at Your Computer
I’ve found it increasingly difficult to focus when working from my laptop. I want to focus on creating, writing, etc., but I’m tempted to check email, the latest internet news, twitter, etc. So, I went looking for help. I found … Continue reading
Two Books to Buy
I recently endorsed two new books that I recommend you buy. Here are links to the books and my endorsements of them: Dan Cruver (editor), Reclaiming Adoption: Missional Living Through the Rediscovery of Abba Father. “This book can make you … Continue reading
Buried in Jerusalem
My Jewish-South-African-Ex-Step-Father-In-Law (one of my favorite people on the planet), sent me this joke last week: