yesterday the ny times ran an article the economic impact of the “great recession” on african americans in our beloved city of memphis. they write, Not so long ago, Memphis, a city where a majority of the residents are black, was a symbol of a South where racial history no longer tightly constrained the choices [...]
Archive for May, 2010
memphis in the ny times
Posted in why i love memphis on May 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Duh-lusional
Posted in Art, culture, sin on May 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Filed under “sin” not because tats are sinful, but because this illustrates the potent impact of sin on all human faculties…
Giving Advice vs. Taking Orders
Posted in missional church, quotes on May 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In Prince Caspian, the young prince and the Old Narnians wind up in trouble, and they decide to use the magic horn. Trumpkin the dwarf is pretty vocal in insisting that blowing a magic horn is a worthless course of action. But after the decision is made, even against his recommendation, Trumpkin goes all in [...]
Slogans (2)
Posted in Bible, gospel, interpreting Scripture, slogans on May 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“The gospel is neither irreligion nor religion, but something entirely different altogether.” This slogan is most commonly associated with Tim Keller, who uses it incisively with nuance and care. As Keller uses it, the gospel is not religion as construed all over the world (i.e., if I’m good enough, God will accept me). Neither is the gospel [...]
where are you when we need you, aquaman?
Posted in environment on May 28, 2010 | 1 Comment »
these guys in blue cleaning the beaches are great but they are not getting to the root of the issue. my friend Bill just had me in stitches going on and on about how aquaman is missing his time to shine as he is probably the only one who can get to the root of [...]
The Key to the Whole Thing
Posted in quotes on May 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If a person says “Here is a new bit of the manuscript that I found; it is the central passage of that symphony, or the central chapter of that novel. The text is incomplete without it. I have got the missing passage which is really the centre of the whole work.” The only thing you [...]
memphis finest?
Posted in why i love memphis on May 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
memphis is a city that has a lot to boast of, be excited about, and strive for. for these reasons i think we should look for any way we can to celebrate our home town and encourage folks to engage the city in beneficial ways. i am not sure tnt’s new “drama” is going to [...]
Is this too good to be true?
Posted in Bible, church on May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Beale ends The Temple and the Church’s Mission with this observation and charge: the presence of Christ is manifested in “our words and lives.” “[T]he boundaries of the [new creation] temple, the church, will grow until the whole earth is encompassed with and manifests the presence of God. Through us God will fulfill his promise in Habakkuk 2:14, [...]
can you teach an old dog new tricks?
Posted in history, tagged tests on May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
no one has ever accused me of being a scholar. when i was going into my senior year of college (1997) my advisor asked me if i was aware of the fact that i needed a 2.0 to graduate. after my shock wore off i quickly picked up a p.e. minor consisting of 24 needed [...]
Slogans (1): You have to be accused of antinomianism
Posted in interpreting Scripture, slogans, tagged slogans on May 25, 2010 | 5 Comments »
I’m starting a new series tackling slogans used in Christianity. Some slogans can be very helpful rallying cries; others are a bit more mischievous; others are a mix. Slogan 1: “If I am not accused of antinomianism, I’m not preaching the gospel.” This is one of my least favorite slogans, and I hear it at [...]
