I remember just a few years back (or maybe it was a lifetime ago), reading that a mainline denomination had asked the writers of the song, "In Christ Alone," whether they could change, the lyric, "the wrath of God was satisfied," to "the love of God was magnified." The authors refused, and the song was … Continue reading Love and Fury
Living Love
Message #30 in The Latter Letters on 1 John 4:7-18.
Leave and Cleave
They say, "Christ is the reason for the season," but that's a bit vague don't you think? Yes, today is the day in which Christendom turns special attention to the birth of Christ. And yet the coming of the Son of God as a baby surely wasn't an end in itself. There's a reason behind … Continue reading Leave and Cleave
The Father’s Day Gospel
The eternal gospel of God is the gospel of fatherhood! You can click on this link to view the lovely multimedia screencast.
Elect Exiles
How can we find and live out our authentic identity in a world of others' expectations? How do we become fully ourselves while also living in community? In Peter's address to his readers, we find a key to an authentic and appealing identity.
Vision 2020
Not your standard vision talk. If you like your vision talk a little more...er...um...visual, then here's the screencast. John Buck asked for the definition of fruit from near the end. Here's that!
Marching Orders Part 1
Message #25 in From Faith to Faith on Romans 12:11-21. And, as usual, the screen cast.