In eight years, I’ve seldom launched a post off of a comment. No disrespect to commenters. They are fine folk, for the most part. But I almost never comment on another blog myself. The sort of person who chases down some phrase like “contemplative prayer” and then goes to battle in the comment threads of [...]
“It Seems the Joy of the Lord Isn’t Your Strength” (An iMonk 101 Post)
23 Aug by
Yes, that’s one of the comments I’ve received via e-mail regarding the official iMonk photograph. (And- at least in my experience- it’s always a woman. Why is that? Does maternal instinct want to see baby smile?) I’ve been fighting this battle for quite some time, and I don’t plan to give up. It’s a small [...]
The Suburban Jesus Hates Me
6 Aug by
I’ve got a descrition of the Jesus Shaped Church over at Jesus Shaped Spirituality. UPDATE: This post is starting to upset people, which is predictable. Add comments at your own risk because I’m surly. I’m trying to not write when I am mad, because I always wind up getting in trouble with somebody, deleting the [...]
New JSS Post + Podcasts + Notes on Carlin + Cornerstone
26 Jun by
I have a new post at Jesus Shaped Spirituality called “Jesus Says Cross the Line.” I have all the stuff with me for a podcast, but it’s hard to do podcast production when you are on the road. I’m sorry to not get something out this week, and I’ll do my best, but this is [...]
Ten Reasons I Don’t Read Your Blog
9 Mar by
I will be suing Jared Wilson. Get lawyered up. All resemblance to any actual, existing blogs is purely coincidental. I couldn’t possibly be referring to you. Seriously though, I do want to be helpful. I can work on many of these things myself, otherwise they wouldn’t be in my head to tell you. 1. It’s [...]
Riffs: 01:27:08: This is the End……of Evangelicalism, my Friend
27 Jan by
***Music by The Doors: “The End.”*** There was an elf that met the children at the door. Also in this room was a store that had Barbies, action figures, Brats Dolls, and all of the most popular items that you would find in a Toy-R-Us catalog the day after Thanksgiving. In order for kids to [...]
Ten Big Ideas for Donny Deutsch
11 Oct by
Donny Deutsch’s reaction to Ann Coulter’s claim that it would be good if all people were Christians is about as good a tour of the postmodern cul de sac as you’ll find anywhere. Read the conversation, then report back here for class. Dear Donny, I like your program. I really do. I wish all my [...]
A Response to Jon
10 Aug by
I’ve closed the comments on this one since the original post containing the comment was removed. You can still read my response here.
Message to Tom Ascol: Write the Book
3 Jul by
UPDATE: Go into the comments and read the post by Pastor Scott Dontanville. Just go read it. For those of you who are going to write me a hurt/angry note saying I’m picking on your church, I’m not. And if I am, I don’t know you anyway, so there’s no need to complain. I just [...]
No Jesus Needed
Read the original (written back when I was a Calvinist): On Christless Preaching. Recently I was traveling to a conference with a friend, and I listened to a sermon. Preached by a Christian, a Baptist, a minister at a church, a graduate of a Christian school training ministers to serve and communicate Jesus. This preacher [...]