August 2008 Archives

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Irving Bible Church last Sunday had a woman -- Jackie Roese -- preaching in all three services. The first time in that church's history. Here is a church that is courageous enough to permit women do what women did in the New Testament times. We were once at IBC and have to say it was one of the highlights of our preaching life ... a church that is vibrant, exceptional worship, and missional in several directions at once.

Come to Chicago's friendly skies:

A friend and well-known New Testament scholar, David Scholer, has passed away. Peace be to his memory, his family, his colleagues and students, and upon all those who have been touched by this wondrous man. Erika's reflections on David Scholer.

One of my former students, a former homeless young woman who is a brilliant musician and who was lifted from that life by a music teacher who cared, is now participating in this "missional" music work. Her name is Deborah Wanderley Dos Santos.

E-Church in South Africa. Check this site out.

Brian McLaren and Richard Land vlog. Eugene Cho has some careful reflections on the recent decision by the LPGA to push Korean women, who are more and more present on the tour, to learn English or else. Congrats to Don and Martha. Another must-read from Michael Kruse. David Fitch's reflections on using Constantinian liturgy in a post-Constantinian world. Ed Gilbreath's collection of webstuff on the historic Obama speech. Tom's thoughts on roads and paths. Tamara's experience of fellowship.

Check out Karen's column.

Blue Parakeet reviews:
Nick Fox
David Phillips

NPU goes tray-less.

1.Happy Marriages.
2. The Amish opportunity.
3. Public schools and evolution and creation.
4. Brooks thinks Biden's the right person for the VP.
5. Fukuyama on the world's bullies.
6. Unclever McDonalds.
7. Wind turbines and grid-lock.
8. CT on Obama and the DNC.
9. Obama and writing his speeches.
10. Drumroll please ... THEY DID IT!

Sports:

Here's the great Cubs site!

What do you think of McCain's VP choice? Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska.

I'm wondering what your thoughts are on Obama's acceptance speech? What did you like and what did you not like? As always on the Jesus Creed, civil remarks (and they can be appropriately critical) will be accepted.