The headlines don't seem to offer much reason for being thankful this Thanksgiving.My home state of Arizona is second in the nation for "underwater" mortgages, according to a Wall Street Journal report. 48% of all homeowners here owe the bank more than their homes are worth. Nationally, 23% of ... Continue reading
The Mozart paradox
May 4, 2009 By 4 Comments
...Mozart's early abilities were not the product of some innate spiritual gift. His early compositions were nothing special. ... What Mozart had, we now believe, was the same thing Tiger Woods had — the ability to focus for long periods of time and a father intent on improving his skills. Mozart ... Continue reading
Mission from Africa
April 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. — Hebrews 4:12, NLT It sometimes seems to me that American Christianity focuses too much on the ... Continue reading
Reconciling Easter
April 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is an undeniable sweetness about this season. It's the sweetness of bitter winter transformed into carefree spring, of the flowering of dormant flora and days lengthening after months of oppressive darkness. There is even the sweet spectacle of fidgety children and doting grandparents all ... Continue reading
Deconstructing Bart Ehrman
April 9, 2009 By
Back before cable and the internet, we used to depend on Uncle Walter for news. A consummate professional, CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite could always be relied on to get his facts straight and the questions of the day answered with precision.Today, the inescapable 24/7 news cycle and the ... Continue reading
Recalibrating our lives
March 24, 2009 By
Pastor David Wayne, the Jollyblogger, has been writing about his colon cancer and the treatments he is undergoing. His cancer is quite advanced, having metastasized to his liver and lungs. He writes in his most recent post that he should know by the end of the month if his treatment is working. ... Continue reading
Who’s got your ear?
March 22, 2009 By 2 Comments
The execution of Jesus Christ should have nailed the lid on the coffin of his nascent religious movement. But to the surprise and chagrin of the Jewish religious leadership, Jesus' disciples became bolder than ever, and within a decade this new Christian movement had become a serious threat. ... Continue reading
Flip-floppers
February 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Imagine President Obama addressing the nation tonight to repudiate his campaign support for the Freedom of Choice Act. Imagine he expresses a change of heart and says he will now support the legislative goals of the pro-life movement. Would that create a firestorm in Washington? Some flip-flops are ... Continue reading
