Some people see the world as boring, as nothing more than drab monotony. Others—including writers like C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Annie Dillard, and Frederick Buechner—see whim all around them; the enchantment constantly penetrating our world. These latter types take seriously Jesus’ admonition to ‘be like children’. Their child-likeness, their openness to amazement at what the …
I keep a journal—note: not a diary—where I make notes of thoughts, dreams, and insights that swim through my mind. I use it often and it serves as a great source of inspiration. The words within are some of the most impactful and penetrating I’ve encountered throughout my life. However, in addition to the words, …
Rob Bell is one of the best communicators of Jesus today. As a thirty-nine year old hipster, whom many see as the face of the emerging-church-movement–though he himself rejects the association–his teachings can be described with one simple word. Cool. In recent years, many pastors and churches have tried to become “cool”, “relevant”, or “new” …
What were the first generations of Christians like immediately after Jesus left them?What were there worship services like? Who were the major leaders and thinkers of the early Church?What have Christians believed throughout the past centuries and how have our current beliefs developed? These questions–along with many more–are tackled within the book I just …
The overhead lights dim, and the talking quiets until only the crunching of popcorn and the rustlings of candy bags are heard. The projector revs up and displays the beginning of a tale on the oversized screen. Slowly, the entire audience is drawn into another world; another time and place, another story. For many this …
