Nothing goes better with a steaming latte than an engaging discussion about theology and philosophy. Sit down with your favorite caffeinated beverage and peruse the thoughts of a pseudo-intellectual.
August 17th, 2010
The following is an excerpt from the book Plain Christianity published in 1960 by J.B. Phillips. The book is a summary of a series of radio lectures Phillips gave for the Australian Broadcasting Commission. He was a pastor in London during WWII. It was during this time that his disappointment with young people’s lack of [...]
August 12th, 2010
There are ultimately only two basic views of reality. The first allows for metaphysics and the second is limited to mere physics. Another helpful way of describing these contrasting categories is to call the first a supernatural worldview and the second a natural one. One person believes in the existence of God while [...]
July 26th, 2010
“Like an archer who wounds everyone, is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.”
(Proverbs 26:10)
This verse struck me as unusually humorous as I had my morning devotional time at a local coffee shop. I immediately had the mental image of a person with bow in hand surrounded by a confused and bloody crowd running [...]
July 23rd, 2010
If I ever stopped drinking coffee I would have to completely rebrand myself. From my blog title to my Twitter updates, coffee is an ever present theme in my life. Ironically, in the providence of God, I have the opportunity to preach the gospel in a coffee shop every week.
Three things I love [...]
July 18th, 2010
He says in his heart,”God doesn’t exist.”
He clenches his teeth and raises his fist.
“God’s an illusion,
Belief – delusion!”
“It’ll be just fine in the end,” he insists.