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Easter is for runners
"What is your most popular Easter egg?" I asked the lady at Darrell Lea. She pointed to a large-sized egg. "Oh, definitely the nougat egg—the whole thing is filled with nougat!" Sounds way too sweet, I thought. No offence, nougat fans. For most people, Easter is a nougat egg. It's filled with sweetness (treats and a day off work) but the actual nourishment value may be questionable. Christians should see Easter as an opportunity to
Death and taxes: The theology of Easter
They say only two things are certain: Death and taxes. I suppose we could think of tax as one of a citizen's liabilities in a contract between a nation and its citizens. A contract that's broken by death. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to escape our bondage to taxes through death but then to come back to life and still be able to live a full life? The theology of Easter Paul addresses
Jim Berg on godliness
I'm taking a break this week. Here's five thoughts from Jim Berg on godliness. "Godliness is a vibrant, personal relationship with God that manifests itself in actions consistent with Who God is and with what He is doing in the earth." "Nothing erodes progress toward godliness more than today's entertainment mindset and the modern church's casual Christianity." "Energy, enthusiasm, and emotional experiences are no substitute for the daily, personal pursuit of Christ in the Word."
The Translators to the Reader
Today I present to you a document of great import: The preface to the King James Version. Along with the writings of the early fathers and the creeds, confessions, and catechisms, this document is one of the great surviving treasures of the Church of Jesus Christ. Not only is it a treasure, but it is a primary source for historical information. While I could explain these things to you in my words, for clarity, for