Johnny Cash

Yesterday would have been Johnny Cash’s 77th birthday.  In an essay from 2005, Russell D. Moore comments on Johnny Cash’s unique influence on the “MTV generation”, that still lives on after his death.  He writes:

“Cash always seemed to connect. When other Christian celebrities tried to down-play sin and condemnation in favor of upbeat [...]

Why I Don’t Evangelize

Erik Raymond, the “Irish Calvinist”, has an excellent post about how our love for God and our  love for others directly affects our evangelism.  In it, he asks:

“Why? Why can I walk by the man or woman who has been beaten by the affects of sin and not open my mouth? There they sit, ever [...]

Disciplined Duty vs. the Lie of Legalism

Justin Taylor has posted an excerpt from John Piper about prayer that is both convicting and encouraging (as Piper is so often).  In it, he addresses the accusation that a disciplined, intentional prayer life is often dismissed as legalism, and nothing more than performing a duty.  Piper says “you can call it that”:

It’s a duty [...]

What’s Going On – 02.24.09

We got back to Austin Monday night, after a week in Oklahoma City for birthday celebrations and job hunting.  Nola has a job if we move there, at a Hallmark store in Norman.  She also has a good prospect at Dress Barn, which would involve her being hired to move into management.  I have 4 [...]

Economic commentary from Calvin and Hobbes

What’s Going On – 02.13.09

Nola and I are heading to Oklahoma City tomorrow, to spend a week with family and celebrate several birthdays while we’re there.  I’ve heard back from one church to date, and the plan is to do a conference call with that search team while we’re in Oklahoma.  While we’re in Oklahoma, Nola and I will [...]

What’s That Thumping Sound?

It’s probably Martin Luther rolling over in his grave: the Catholic church is bringing back indulgences.

Read the New York Times story HERE.