I just finished reading the Silmarillion. It’s only the second time I’ve read through it, but I think I’ll add this to my “annual reads” list – along with the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. After reading this narrative again I’m more firmly convinced modern students of the Old Testament (especially in the Industrialized…
Category: Pastoring
CAIrB iFAQ
Last night I founded a new, informal baptist, association – the Caffeinated Association of Irregular Baptists. I’ve had some comments about it, so I’ve put together this iFAQ (imagined Frequently Asked Questions). How did you come to the idea of starting CAIrB? Simply put, I was having a conversation with a friend and made a…
Annual obligation – It’s called “Advent” people…
It seems like the annual tradition of Christian snarkiness gets earlier every year. First it starts with e-mails which follow the general theme of, “Make sure you say ‘Merry Christmas’ this year and let people know the real reason for the season!” I usually get upwards of ten of these e-mails, eventually I’ll get a…
If I could plant a church
I’m a small church pastor. In a lot of ways I like being a small church pastor. After all, the smaller environment allows me a lot more freedom to experiment and see what catches on. Larger congregations tend to be more corporate minded. I don’t do well in an environment which brings cubicles to mind….
Why “Coffice Hours?”
I’m sitting in the Treehouse. It’s a coffeeshop in Audubon, NJ owned by an acquaintance of mine (who also happens to be a youth minister at a nearby baptist church). I come here every other Thursday to write my sermon, drink coffee, and perhaps get a tasty morsel. It’s always a good time. There are…
Believe Different
The week Steve Jobs died was a bit of a whirlwind for me. I had been at a “vision day” with fresh expressions and came away incredibly encouraged, the next day Steve Jobs pass away and as I looked back on his life and accomplishments I was struck by (infamous?) passion to never compromise on…
