I wanted to post up a series of videos over the coming weeks in which Dr. Craig Keener, professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, discusses the miraculous works of God today. He looks at both Scriptural arguments and church history evidence of such realities. They are short video bytes, so easily digestible. And, even more, Keener is one who was a bit more skeptical about miracles still being active in our world today. Needless to say, God slowly changed Keener’s mind.

Below is the first video. Continue reading

It’s holy week in the Christian calendar. This Friday is Good Friday, remembering the crucifixion of Christ. Sunday is Easter Sunday where we celebrate that Jesus walked out of the grave alive.

In connection with holy week, this past Sunday I decided to look at the cross-event in my message (which you can listen to or download here). But rather than viewing the cross through the eyes of one of the Gospel writers, I looked at Paul’s words found in 1 Cor 1:10 – 2:5.

There are some well-known verses embedded within this early section of Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth: Continue reading

One of the things that can get mentioned as a negative against some of the newer congregational worship songs of today is in reference to their length. You know, they are just too short. And, accordingly, these short songs cannot and do not carry much theology within them. Thus, the conclusion is that much of today’s songs are not as good as those of a foregone era. It’s those longer, more wordy songs that are chalked fully of theology and, hence, they are more pleasing to God (or at least more pleasing to those making the assertions).

As one who loves deeper study and engagement with theology, you would think I would agree with such a sentiment. And, at times, I do recognise that some modern songs seem a bit too fluffy, lacking in substance. Yet, overall, I am not sure I appreciate much of the banter against modern day hymns. Continue reading

I know Daylight Savings has already happened in America. But this weekend marks the time for it in Europe. We ‘spring forward’ one hour, meaning we get an extra hour of sunlight but lose an extra hour of sleep.

But here is a cartoon to chuckle at. Continue reading

My close friend, Jeremy Horn, just had his newest release hit iTunes and stores this past week. This is his Ardent Records record entitled Sound of the Broken.

Some of the songs that will become more ‘well-known’ are Sound of the Broken, Only God Who Saves, Sons and Daughters and Father of Lights.

Visit his website at www.jeremyhornmusic.com and there you can hear some of the tracks before buying the record. You can grab the album on iTunes for a mere $7.99.

I do highly recommend him, including his 2 previous albums Atmosphere and We Welcome You In (Live).