Be careful who you believe. As the waters recede in New Orleans, people are beginning to realize that the media’s reports of the disaster were often far-fetched, exagerrated, and sensationalistic. Not that the situation wasn’t dire. It was. And it is. But the media is always looking for a story. If they can’t find one, they’re often more … More Be Careful Who You Believe
American culture has become a mixing bowl for two ingredients that are devastating when combined together. And the church—especially my generation—has not escaped the devastation. Most men have turned women into objects of lust who only serve to satisfy sinful desires. And most women have bought the lie, doing their best to become the most … More A Downward Spiral: The Deadly Blend of Body-Image and Lust
If you like to eat, or cook, or just like to see how God mirrors His glory and goodness in every little thing in the universe, read Hot Providence. It’s Doug Wilson’s foreword to the Christ Church cookbook (he’s the pastor). Cookbook introductions aren’t supposed to be so delightful, well-written, and of all things, theological. Then again, perhaps everything is … More “Hot Providence”: A Cookbook Introduction
Check out “A Word in Defense of British Cuisine” for a perspective that applies to a lot of life. It’s good to read people who think like this.
DISCLAIMER: This post may sound anti-internet or anti-blog or anti-blog-reading. It’s not. It’s pro-something. The blog scene is somethin’ fierce these days. I’m nothing short of amazed (and overwhelmed) by the sheer number of voices out there trumpeting everything under the sun. Good writers, in-depth research, valuable discussions, and perspectives as broad as the world … More A Walk in the Woods
Time to post again. I thought that my online writing would become relegated to a website, but it’s hard to get away from the type-and-click efficiency of the blog. It’s both convenient and dangerous. Two related blessings have gotten me thinking about convenience and its effect on the Christian life. Those two blessings are (1) recorded Christian … More The Danger of Convenience
One of the highest-selling movies this past weekend was “Sin City.” This is just another indication that Americans, like all other human beings, are utterly depraved. Past generations were restrained enough to cloak wretched hearts with polite public morality. But that takes work — moralism always takes work. And our generation is not very interested in … More “Sin City”
I stopped by some xanga sites tonight. It’s always interesting to see what everyone says. Part of the reason why I stopped using xanga was that I couldn’t quite figure out if people were talking to me or to themselves, and whether or not I was talking to other people or to myself. It seemed proud … More Face to Face: Getting Beyond Blogging
It’s been a full week since my last posting, but… ah, forget the “but.” How long it’s been since my last post is no worthy subject upon which to dwell (or write). Sorry for the wasted two sentences (make that three). Upon the death of Ronald Reagan, I read one of his speeches today from … More Thoughts on Freedom
I watched “The Day After Tomorrow” with my father-in-law today. Something stuck out to me: There is a noticeable and heavy and seemingly inherent respect that resides in the human heart for those who put themselves and their well-being aside for the sake of another person. A father committing to come and find his son no … More Every Hero But Jesus
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