Reflection

The Central Claim of Jesus by Chris Castaldo

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Chris Castaldo In Western culture, Jesus of Nazareth remains the ultimate Rorschach test. Authors, common folk, popes, and skeptics have all looked at the shape of his life, ministry, and teachings and reached different conclusions about what it all means. A few examples:

Continuing the Conversation Begun By the “Anonymous Youth Pastor” by Trevin Wax

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My fictional letter from the “anonymous youth pastor” certainly hit a nerve.

Some thought the letter was passive-aggressive and condescending, written from the position of a youth minister who thinks he knows better than a parent how to raise a child. Others thought it was bold and forthright, prophetic in its call to parents to make the kingdom of God their family’s first priority.

In Praise of the Low-Minded Christian by Jared C. Wilson

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Jared C. Wilson A long time ago in a blogosphere far, far away, a fellow named Judson Heartsill offered the following toast at the Boar's Head Tavern. That post has been lost to the electronic aether, but I'm glad I archived it for safe keeping. I present to you "A Toast to the Low-Minded Christian":

August 27 Devotional: CH Spurgeon

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spurgeon Numbers 14:11
How long will it be ere they believe me?

Wendell Berry and the Beauty of Membership by Matt McCullough

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Wendell-Berry-300x199 Once each quarter I teach a new members class for people interested in joining our church. It's become one of my favorite responsibilities as a pastor. I'm a believer in church membership, no question. But I'll be honest: every time I teach the class I cringe a bit along with my audience at some of the things we discuss.