Today is the birthday of Gerard Manley Hopkins, one of the most beloved Christian poets of all time and the poet whose work has spoken to me most personally. Hopkins was a Victorian Era poet, educated at Balliol College, Oxford, and influenced by the Oxford Movement led by John Henry Newman, John Keble, and Edward Pusey. This movement, …
The Beloved and Doomsayers
While having a conversation today with a colleague, he shared these marvelous words from Brennan Manning with me. In the midst of our current angst-ridden ethos, I found Manning's words particularly poignant. Certainly this is not the only answer to how we address the apparent chaos of these days and times, but it is still …
Sunday Prayer 10
This good day is a gift from You, and we receive it as the gift it is. Father eternal, Jesus the Son, Life-giving Spirit - there is none like You. We praise You, Lord, and remember all Your goodness: You heal our diseases, You save us from sin, You renew our strength so that …
In the Shadow of the Cloud: Jacob
Here's an excerpt from my latest post on the life of Jacob at the Gospel Life blog, where I am a regular contributor. One of the most famous stories in the life of Jacob is the dream he has of angels ascending and descending a stairway or ladder between heaven and earth in Genesis 28. In …
The Bramble King: Abimelek (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "The Bramble King," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This message continues our series, "Flawed Heroes" from the book of Judges. This week we looked at the life and demise of Abimelek in Judges 9. Discussion Questions: Answer one of these two questions: Who would you …
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