June 2010
5 posts
Music is therapy
So, I’m reading through 1 Samuel and came across a familiar story with a few twists that really hit me. Right after Samuel anointed David, we are told that “an evil spirit from the Lord tormented” Saul (16:14 NET). Wait. An evil spirit sent from God? Yes, God sent an evil spirit to torment Saul. Did you hear that? Believe it or not, God can do that if he wants. I never heard that...
Jun 14th
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Forgotten God & West Dallas
So, as I’ve stated in a previous post that I wanted this summer to be different, more spiritually stimulating. I continued my quest as I decided to read Forgotten God. It’s not a theology of the Holy Spirit, but a challenge to embrace the Spirit. And a challenge it was, at least for me. I was super excited when I finished this book today. I have felt for a long time that I don’t...
Jun 12th
The Great Emergence
Well, I finished reading The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle. I’m kind of bad at writing reviews, because I take a long time to process things, but It’s a decent book. I give it a 6.5 out of 10, but I will read it again, eventually. Tickle gives a fair overview of the history of the church and its movements. According to her, we are currently in “the great emergence.”...
Jun 9th
A Passing Generation
As I sat in Prestonwood Baptist Church for the DTS graduation this year, I was distracted by an older man shuffling down the aisle looking for a seat. He was alone, and looked completely lost. Trailing behind him was an usher helping him find a seat, for the ceremony had already begun. I noticed that this man had a familiar step. He had a familiar look. But when he turned around to face my...
Jun 5th
What's So Great About What's So Great About...
After my friend, Seth, recommended What’s So Great About Christianity by Dinesh D’Souza, I was excited to get my hands on it. After all, Seth made D’Souza out to be the greatest American apologist today. Well, I’ve spent the last three weeks with Dinesh and at first I was a little nervous. The book started slowly and sounded slightly too conservative. However, by the end of...
Jun 3rd