Art has the ability to move us toward truth (or away from truth). It has the ability to bring comfort in chaos and hope when all seems hopeless. It brings encouragement to the downcast and expands vision when we are nearsighted. Artists bring ideas and emotions to life. We are […]
Theological Education
Life in the Kingdom is filled with irony. The first is last (Matt 20:16). The greatest is like a little child (Matt 18:4). The cheek is turned (Matt 5:39). The extra mile is traveled (Matt 5:41). We should not be surprised by this Ethic. Yet, an unnecessary tension is found […]
Simplicity of Depth
When churches are unable to meet on their properties, ecclesiology suddenly trends in a radically biblical direction. After the sanctuary is flooded, the pastor tells the people the church is not the building. The worship center burns to the ground, but the pastor informs the news reporter the church is […]
“Since Your Church is Closed, be the Church” (2 Hezekiah ...
Today, July 22, is J. I. Packer’s birthday. For most of you, I do not need to introduce this brother. However, HERE and HERE are some links related to him, if you desire. Like many of you, I have been influenced by Packer’s writings. My introduction to him came through […]
The Day J. I. Packer Called My House
I launched Strike the Match on March 12, 2015 (“Who was St. Patrick with Ed Smither”). Season 4 concluded last week. I have enjoyed these four seasons of 64 episodes. Thank you for listening and sharing. You are in 139 countries, with the U. S., Japan, U. K., India, and […]
Strike the Match Turns Four
What time is it? It is time for season 4 of Strike the Match! After 50 episodes, I kick off this season by addressing my recent transition to Samford University. Earlier this summer, I announced this move on the blog. However, I thought it would be good to provide an […]
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