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Old School, Week Five — The Third Day He Rose From The Dead
May 31, 2013 0

Easter in June? Actually, every Sunday is a celebration of resurrection. This Sunday, we’ll dig deep into resurrection’s truth and its power. And as we dig deep, we’ll be raised high. Because what happened to Jesus and his body will one day happen to us and our bodies. The Third Day He Rose From The Read the full article…

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Is Psalm 37 Narcissistic?
May 30, 2013 2

Psalm 37:4 says this: Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. At first glance, the self-absorption of those words raises all kinds of questions.  What if my heart’s desire is to make a ton of money and keep it all for myself?What if my heart’s desire is Read the full article…

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Hold On To 16 As Long As You Can . . .
May 29, 2013 2

While I was rummaging through an old photo album, I came across some very funny pictures from when I was 16: These come from the semi-final match of the 1978 Texas State Championship for Boys’ 16-and-under, played that year in the heat of San Antonio. In the top photo I’m the one drinking out of Read the full article…

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Top Five Tuesday — Top Five Rock Anthems
May 28, 2013 2

The Memorial Day weekend is typically that time when classic rock stations air their countdowns of the “greatest rock songs of all time.”  Inspired by the Indianapolis 500 auto race, some stations go from 500 all the way down to Number One. Others have more modest goals.  I still remember the Dallas station of my Read the full article…

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Old School Week 4 — Suffered Under Pontius Pilate
May 24, 2013 0

In one of the most memorably ironic moments in all of Scripture, Pontius Pilate washes his hands of Jesus and declares to the mob: “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!”  (Matthew 27:24)   The irony, of course, is that he is anything but innocent of Jesus’ blood.   Neither Read the full article…

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