There are conversations, and then there are conversations. I just had a conversation. No holds barred, judgment-day honesty, heavenly likemindedness. One of those conversations with no trace of self-consciousness, no thought of self-preservation, no center but Christ. It wasn’t scholarly or academic. It wasn’t guarded. It was raw. And it’s funny and sad to me that … More Raw Conversations
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! – Proverbs 15:23 Cindi and I received a thank-you note of encouragement today. It was written a few days ago, but I got it today (the Lord is sovereign over timing, too). Cindi’s in Oklahoma with her family for the … More The Delight of a Timely Word
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)
For you ladies, there’s a good blog out there called “Girl Talk” that you ought to check out. It’s authored by the four main women in CJ Mahaney’s life — his wife and his three married daughters. Here’s Carolyn Mahaney’s lowdown on the most recent series of posts: “Over the next several days, each of the girls … More Girl Talk
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
My friend Dan Watson, a fellow Okie (an “Okie” being someone from Oklahoma), has written a great post on the second half of Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Seeing God is the blessedness of the pure in heart, and it is therefore the motivation for pursuing heart-purity. … More Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
A few years ago, my dentist discovered my first two cavities. They’re very small, and they’re symmetrical — they’re located in the exact same tooth in opposite sides of my mouth. I tend towards perfectionism (in things of my choosing — that’s how perfectionism works), so I had been faithful to brush my teeth throughout my … More Towards Good Habits: A Meditation on Learning to Floss
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
My friend Sarah Dyer responded to my post about Hebrews 11 and the signatures and verses in my Bible by quoting 1 Corinthians 15:58 as her verse and asking me what verse I would write. I would write Matthew 5:8 — “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” There are two things … More What Verse Would I Write?
Weak and wounded sinner Lost and left to die O, raise your head, for love is passing by Come to Jesus Come to Jesus Come to Jesus and live! Now your burden’s lifted And carried far away And precious blood has washed away the stain, so Sing to Jesus Sing to Jesus Sing to Jesus … More Fly to Jesus
FoolishBlog Post #2 I was going to comment on Scott’s post about spiritual warfare but decided to turn my comment into a separate post. It is frightening that we in the West have to hear the testimony of those who have traveled to other continents in order to be convinced of the straightforward truth of Ephesians … More Overt Covert: Thoughts on Spiritual Warfare in America
I love Hebrews chapter 11. It’s sandwiched between the end of chapter 10 and the beginning of chapter 12, both of which speak of endurance. This means that faith (11) is the meat in the sandwich of endurance (10 and 12). To use another metaphor, the writer is saying that faith is the fuel that … More My Hebrews 11
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?
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