February 2012
14 posts
“Every uncorrected error and unrepented sin is, in its own right, a fountain of...”
– C.S. Lewis - The Problem of Pain. A great thought to meditate on this Lent.
From the Seedbed: Lent as a Holy Spirit Rehab →
Great thoughts from JD Walt on Lent, Amy Winehouse, and the need for change.
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Lent is not New Years Part Deux. (Ash Wednesday...
I’ve been thinking a lot about sacrifices during Lent, and specifically on how I’ve used Lent in the past as an excuse to do things I should have been doing anyway, like giving up sweets as if I’m fasting when I’m really giving it up because I’m fat and need to give it up. And then it hit me:
Lent can easily become a religious do-over for our new year’s...
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“A truly repentant heart does not seek to justify its situation, it simply...”
– Joshua Toepper, from his amazing Ash Wednesday sermon found here.
A Guide to Practicing Lent || J.R. Forasteros →
A great post on practicing Lent. Add this to your “Lent for Dummies” file, and pass it on as need be.
From the Seedbed: 12 Things I Wish My Pastor Had... →
An excellent post on marriage issues and some of the big lessons some wish they’d been told before they were married. Read the comment section as well- amazing stuff.
A disclaimer: Jeffro did my marriage counseling, and it was excellent. Seriously.
Meet Jeffrey and Jess Heine
This weekend, we have a few guests leading us at Hope. Jeffrey and Jess are native Kentuckyians who currently serve together at Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham, AL. Jeffrey has been one of the pastors there since 2008, and Jess has been a worship leader for Redeemer and for other Birmingham area churches. Their daughter June is the youngest female to ever win the Nobel, a Grammy, and a...
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Power Of The Cross || Leign Nash
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“If you don’t need the Old Testament to explain salvation you don’t have the...”
– Scot McKnight, interviewed by Frank Viola here about his book The King Jesus Gospel. The book is outstanding; you should pick it up.
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Reading Acts Missionally || Brian Russell →
Brian Russell has been a huge influence on the way I read Scripture ever since my first introduction to the Old Testament class at Asbury. If you want to read Scripture well, and not just for your sake but for the sake of the world, Brian’s blog offers a lot of incredible insight. Check it out.
From the Seedbed: How Artists Do Theology →
This is an absolutely wonderful article by Phillip Talon on art, creation, and the incredible goodness and graciousness of God. Check it out.