Recommended Reading

I'm reading a tremendous book by Erwin McManus, The Unstoppable Force. Here is an intriguing excerpt on one of the crises in the American church:

Is it really about us being fed (church members)? I think it might be important to remember that over 60 percent (and climbing) of Americans are overweight or even obese. Is it possible that this is also true in the arena of personal spirituality? Are we too much about us getting fed and too little about us exercising our faith?

Too many of our statements about the crisis in the American church center on the superficial arena of style and neglect to go to the core issue of self. At the core of so much of the resistance the church is experiencing is the preservation of selfishness and self-centeredness. It is one thing to have a preference, it is another to demand that one's preferences be honored above the needs of those without Christ.

Back Again

Well, I am entering “Bloggendom” once again. My inspiration is threefold:

1) In theological circles, I believe the doctrine of humanity to be totally misrepresented and misinformed.
2) I am using this as a platform. This is the topic of my final paper at Trinity (PhD Studies).
3) Lastly,a guilt trip provided by the great Aaron Duvall.

“What are mere mortals that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? (Ps 8:4, TNIV)”

Echoing David's sentiments, my goal is to attempt to make sense of the dynamic relationship that exists between the Creator God and His most beloved of all creation. Especially when the David reveals that we (humankind) have "been made a little lower than elohim (God)."

How does this reality affect our theology? How does this impact the way in which we minister? Can we ever declare someone unredeemable? What lengths should we go to save even one?

Stay tuned.