Author Archive for jdodson
Josh points us to some incisive comments and questions by Tim Chester on the topic of busyness.
Have you ever been irritated because there was a queue at the supermarket till?
Do you regularly work thirty minutes a day longer than your contracted hours?
Do you check work emails and phone messages at home?
Has anyone ever said to […]
Resources for Wisely Engaging Culture
Closed Published by jdodson October 30th, 2008 on Creation ProjectThe issue of how to engage the fuzzy issues of culture came up last night in our Partners Class. How should Xns respond to the so-called ethical “grey areas”? In order of most to least accessible, here are a few resources to help you cultivate cultural discernment:
Start using this cultural continuum.
Check out Ransom […]
Ever feel uncomfortable carrying your leather Bible around? Now you don’t have to. The Book is a glossy, magazine-style version of the New testament filled with modern images to illuminate the ancient text. Everything from Coca-cola to Angelina Jolie, all in your New testament–the Good News translation or TEV.
Dag Soderberg, former marketing guru and former […]
Info here.
I have a friend who likes to send me links from StuffWhitePeopleLike.com. I click and read out of duty. Occasionally, I will laugh. But this morning, after skimming the Full List of Things White People Like, I became curious about Christian Lander’s statistical source. I mean, who’s to say that the majority of white people […]
9 Marks: Marriage, Discipleship, Counseling
Closed Published by jdodson October 25th, 2008 on Creation ProjectSome great resource in this issue of 9 Marks.
I received an advanced copy of The Prodigal God this week, Tim Keller’s third book (Reason for God, Ministries of Mercy). This short book is a narrative introduction to Christianity based on Keller’s reading of Luke 15, focusing especially on the parable of the so-called “Prodigal Son.” His faithful reading of this familiar story brings […]
For readers that are friends, we just found out that Robie’s aunt suddenly died early this a.m. Robie was incredibly close to Ileeta. The family was tight, Ileeta had recently gone through a divorce and leaves behind two daughters. Fortunately, Ileeta is with Jesus, in fulness of joy. Pray that we would mourn, comfort and […]
I became a fan of Keane the first time I heard them live, opening for U2 during the Atomic Bomb tour (side note: Bono’s Recent Speech). The combination of guitarless, piano driven music, soaring vocals, and reflective lyrics makes Keane a unique band. Although Hopes and Fears is their best known album. Under the Iron […]
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