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)
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
When I wrote my previous post about Tuesday’s challenging seminary experience, I had no idea what the Lord had in store for me today. Today it was my turn to preach in Preaching Lab. So I preached. At least I thought I preached. Apparently, my sermon resembled “a good chapter in a book” or “a book report,” but not … More Don’t Wing It: Thoughts on Exercising Your Gifts
I started seminary classes today (for the third year). Preaching Lab and chapel in the morning, and Ordination Prep in the afternoon. Ordination Prep is meant to prepare us for the process of pastoral ordination, especially in terms of Bible knowledge. Ordination, especially at Grace Community Church, is rigorous, comprehensive, and intimidating. And it should … More A Seminary Pop Quiz and the Need to be Challenged
Returning TMC students come back to campus and move into their dorm rooms today. There’s an interesting situation in Hotchkiss Hall. Hotchkiss Hall is a dorm that’s two stories tall and built in the shape of an “H.” There are four wings for girls on one side of the H, and four wings of guys … More Hotchkiss Housing: “It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive”
This is one of the sporadic August postings. I’m up late tonight because I took a nap this evening. Also, based on a few gracious comments I’ve received (thanks to those of you who spoke/wrote – it’s encouraging), it seems like it’s beneficial to keep writing. I’m very blessed to have the study/office that I have in our … More My Study, and a Prayer by John Piper
It’s August, which means that The Master’s College Student Life Machine is officially up and running. This also means that there’s no time for responsible blogging. I may return sporadically or sometime in September if I’m convinced that readers are actually out there and actually benefiting. The lack of comments has me convinced otherwise. We’ll … More Student Life Start-Up
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 Servant Leadership Staff returned today, and we had our SLS Retreat kickoff tonight at the pool. Dr. Tatlock’s message was right-on and inspiring. I have grown very frustrated with talking about radical Christianity and true discipleship, though. Not because it’s a poor topic to talk about, but rather because it remains necessary to talk … More SLS Retreat, Radical Christianity, and Being Busy
The school year has begun. RD Retreat started at the beginning of August, and RA Retreat was last week. SLS Retreat is this week (beginning Monday night), and all the new students will arrive this coming Saturday. There are many, many details to take care of, and it becomes quite difficult to remember all that … More A New School Year
More set-up today after the move to Oak Manor. God was unsurprisingly, shockingly gracious. Things fell into place right and left, directed by His sovereign hand. I’m currently sitting in my new office. An undeserved blessing to an ill-deserving sinner. To study the Word of God in a private, quiet room with air conditioning and a … More This Is Not My Home: Thoughts on Moving
This is my fourth post in as many days. Either I’m being faithful to last Wednesday’s post and my desire to not frustrate any readers by posting only once every two months, or I’m wasting my time… I suppose I could be doing both. Perhaps “wasting my time” is a bit strong. I have enjoyed … More Still a Sojourner: Thoughts on Moving to Oak Manor
God has been so good to me. Tonight was our last night together as the Deans’ Staff. We laughed and we cried and we cared and we prayed. Kent Dresdow flew down from the Bay Area to join us for the evening after moving up there a week ago – he got in around 5:00pm … More Deans’ Staff Moving On
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