I'm very hesitant to try to share about my trip to Uganda. Not because I don't want to, but because it will be hard. I feel like I sometimes feel when being faced with a big school project. I know it'll take a lot of mental sweat, that it probably won't come out as good … More God-Centeredness
“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” — 1 Timothy 1:15 There is a difference between believing in the total depravity of man and believing in the total depravity of yourself. The former is always easier, for … More Foremost of All
"It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all." – 1 Timothy 1:15 Sometimes truth appears in a form that is so simple and beautiful that it takes your breath away. You're reading through a passage of Scripture and … More To Save Sinners
True repentance is hard to come by. At least it is in my life. There are lots of "I'm-sorry's," plenty of good intentions, loads of transformational plans, and a good number of "I-should's" and "I-need-to's." Short-lasting resolutions of all shapes and sizes are often the name of the game. Overzealous, unripe decisions (with precious little … More True Repentance: Hard to Come By
I don't have much time, but my mom called tonight and told me that her older sister (the oldest of five), my Aunt Mitsu, is in the final stage of succumbing to cancer. She doesn't want to eat or take her medication, which are sure signs that the battle is over. Her battle has not … More Aunt Mitsu: Not Much Time
I'm a bit surprised that no one has yet responded to my previous post, because (1) the issue is very relevant, (2) the subject is highly controversial, and (3) I overstated my point in the last sentence. This was the last sentence: "It is time for us to re-examine the relationship between God and His … More Parental Involvement in Marriage (Part 2): The Divine Model
This past Sunday afternoon I was playing my guitar and singing the song "God of Love." Ryan Boys (a former RD) wrote it as a doxology following D.A. Carson's remarkable sermon on the intratrinitarian love of God at the 2003 Truth & Life Conference. I love the song, because it expresses an otherworldly reality and an eternal … More Parental Involvement in Marriage (Part 1): The Father Loves the Son
The “problem of evil” has been debated for centuries. How can God allow evil and suffering to go on in the world? If He rules the world, why is there so much pain? Did He create evil? Or did He just allow it to exist (and how does that work)? Is evil under His control? … More The Problem of Mercy
A Theology of Sleep (Part Three) This is the third and final part of “A Theology of Sleep.” It’s a bit more practical than the last couple posts. Even so, it’s heavy on principle. I can’t seem to avoid seeing principles behind the most practical of things. Remember that it was written for those living and ministering in college dorms. … More A Theology of Sleep (Part Three)
A Theology of Sleep (Part Two) David Gunner Gundersen December 4, 2004 6. Theology: It is noble to sacrifice sleep for the honor of God (Psalm 132:3-5). Therefore: Think of yourself as a soldier on a mission (especially when you’re tired). The honor and reputation of the King are at stake. Which is more important—“mission … More A Theology of Sleep (Part Two)
I’ve been asked to share my “Theology of Sleep” which I taught in a Student Life class here at TMC last year. There are ten points, all containing a “Theology” and a “Therefore.” Then there are seven practical applications. I’ll post it in three parts. It can be very hard to think rightly about sleep, and … More A Theology of Sleep (Part One)
This is going to be a long post. If you prefer short posts or only have so much time right now, try reading the next three paragraphs and then decide if you want to keep reading, come back later, or skip it. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, countless media reports, news stories, and political … More Hurricane Katrina: “Has Not the Lord Done It?
National Public Radio Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr was so bold as to impugn God regarding Hurricane Katrina. Pastor John Piper of Bethelehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota has passionately answered him. Although Piper always speaks and writes with manifest zeal, he seems to write with a particularly jagged edge in this response. This is fitting, because God … More The God of the Hurricane: Blame and Defense
My five-month-old nephew Jackson is here visiting us (with his mother, of course). As you might expect, he is amazingly cute. I am not often around children his age. I wish I were more. A natural sense of compassion grips your heart when you’re around children of Jackson’s age. Usually this compassion takes the form of goofy faces, unintelligible and … More Good to be an Uncle: Lessons from My Nephew
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
The thing about posting passages from the Bible on xanga is that often they’re skimmed instead of read. I think that’s because we all have the tendency, to some extent, to value what we’re learning and what we’re impacted by much more than what someone else is learning or what they’re impacted by (I think … More The Wine Press of the Fierce Wrath of God
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