In his book "Overcoming Toxic Parenting" Rick Johnson writes the following about having a positive attitude: "Part of having a good attitude is developing gratitude for what we have. Do you have a faithful spouse and children who love you? Then … [Continue reading]
Theology vs. Experience?
There are some who would downplay theology and doctrine in favor of renewed experience of the power of God. "It's not about doctrine" is a phrase that I've heard a few times within Christian circles. I found this quote from Tim Keller helpful … [Continue reading]
On the pursuit of relevance
I read this paragraph this morning and thought I'd share it with you. "By our uncritical pursuit of relevance we have actually courted irrelevance; by our breathless chase after relevance without a matching commitment to faithfulness, we have … [Continue reading]
Totally not like Jesus
While strolling through Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, we could hear an amplified voice near one corner. From a distance, I could not identify the purpose of the speech, but I did have some idea that the speaker was angry about something. I was … [Continue reading]
