You know what smells great? Books. That musty, yellowed scent that fills your nostrils when you poke your nose into an old book. For some, I imagine this isn’t much better than the smell of your average hormone-raging, hygiene-handicapped teenager, but for me, it’s the smell of happiness. I have always associated that smell with […]
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Three Thoughts about Being a Young Parent
Recently, our family celebrated Easter. It was a moment to remember the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. It is also a time to get together with family and enjoy being together. This Easter, my eldest boy was old enough to enjoy some of the festivities. He was dressed up in his Easter best, […]
The Resurgence of Hymns in Indie Music
In the past, I’ve mentioned my love of hymns. Like any music, hymns are a practical way of conveying a message, oftentimes more successfully than a pulpit or lecture might do, due to the repetition and sheer memorability of music.
Are You Attending the Desiring God National Conference?
In about a week, hundreds of people will be converging on the Minneapolis Convention Center for the Desiring God 2011 National Conference. I will be one of those people. I’m excited to hear from the speakers on this year’s theme, Finish the Mission: For the Joy of All Peoples Bringing the Gospel to the Unreached […]
Brain Dump on Desiring God National Conference
This past weekend, I attended the Desiring God National Conference. For the uninitiated, the Desiring God website describes their mission as follows: Everything we do aims to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ. This conference gathered thousands of people under the […]